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F185 PBP

1988 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,911 mi
Last recorded50,911 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Seat Ibiza58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 PBP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,911 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,291 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,462 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 45,462 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise rerouting o/s/f brake hose

small hole rear silencer

Pass 19 Jul 2005 44,571 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 44,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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F185 PBP is a 1988 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F185 PBP, 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.

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What year was F185 PBP registered?

F185 PBP is a 1988 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F185 PBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 PBP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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