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E989 SEA

1988 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,386 mi
Last recorded49,386 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Seat Ibiza58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 SEA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2008 49,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,481 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 47,149 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 45,967 miles

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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E989 SEA is a 1988 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E989 SEA, 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

How do I check the history of E989 SEA?

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What year was E989 SEA registered?

E989 SEA is a 1988 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E989 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E989 SEA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E989 SEA have outstanding finance?

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