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J490 CVF

1991 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,027 mi
Last recorded49,027 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 CVF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,027 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 48,933 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 45,413 miles

petrol tank corroded

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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J490 CVF is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J490 CVF, 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 J490 CVF?

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What year was J490 CVF registered?

J490 CVF is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is J490 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 CVF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J490 CVF have outstanding finance?

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