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E164 WCL

1988 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,113 mi
Last recorded137,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Seat Ibiza58,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE164 WCL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,113 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion in inner wing under bonnet

hole in nearside sill

winter tyre fitted to offside rear

Fail 9 Jul 2009 137,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion in inner wing under bonnet

hole in nearside sill

winter tyre fitted to offside rear

Fail 10 Jul 2008 135,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 135,186 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 131,827 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 131,806 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 131,056 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 131,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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E164 WCL is a 1988 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 58,636 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E164 WCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 38 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E164 WCL registered?

E164 WCL is a 1988 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E164 WCL safe to buy?

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