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J447 JBV

1991 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,844 mi
Last recorded27,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 JBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 27,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 27,198 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 27,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 27,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 26,848 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 26,845 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 26,614 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,370 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,040 miles

off side front jacking point slight damage

off side rear handbrake linkage stiff

plastic oversills

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,694 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 23,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,059 miles

fuel tank dent

plastic oversills

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,949 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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J447 JBV is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J447 JBV, 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 J447 JBV registered?

J447 JBV is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J447 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J447 JBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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