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J199 YWW

1991 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,946 mi
Last recorded35,946 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ199 YWW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,946 miles

drivers seat back does not release

fuel flap security poor

nearside door mirror loose

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2008 35,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

drivers seat back does not release

fuel flap security poor

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

rear number plate deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2007

nearside front tyre showing signs of cracking †offside rear showing signs of cracking

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2007 29,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres showing signs of slight cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,711 miles

*age cracks on all tyres*

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 26,711 miles

*age cracks on all tyres*

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 25,648 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 25,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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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J199 YWW is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 60,446 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 J199 YWW, 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 35 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J199 YWW registered?

J199 YWW is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J199 YWW safe to buy?

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