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S984 DVV

1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,901 mi
Last recorded116,901 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe75,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 116,901 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 116,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 109,906 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 109,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 96,497 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 96,458 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 83,559 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Direction indicator incorrect colour 96
Stop lamp not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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S984 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 75,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S984 DVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S984 DVV registered?

S984 DVV is a 1998 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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