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J385 NEW

1991 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1714cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,332 mi
Last recorded53,332 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 NEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,714cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,332 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,705 miles

both front seat belts slightly fluffing

both front wings becoming corroded

nearside front outer sill has a small hole

offside rear flexi hose very slightly perished

offside rear shock slight mist of oil

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,343 miles

Batt loose

Spare wheel loose

oil level at half way mark

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,289 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 44,289 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Jul 2005 42,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J385 NEW is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,714cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J385 NEW, 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 J385 NEW registered?

J385 NEW is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J385 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J385 NEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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