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J478 SDC

1991 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,954 mi
Last recorded68,954 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 SDC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tires slightly perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,292 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 61,292 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,696 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 59,696 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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J478 SDC is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J478 SDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J478 SDC?

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What year was J478 SDC registered?

J478 SDC is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 August 1991.

Is J478 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J478 SDC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J478 SDC have outstanding finance?

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