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J959 STF

1991 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 STF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,105 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oil leaks

nearside front brake flexi hose heavily perished recomend replacment

o/s mirror secured with tape

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 69,059 miles

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oil leaks

nearside front brake flexi hose heavily perished recomend replacment

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel binging

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust downnpipe rubbing on driveshaft

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2011 56,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust downnpipe rubbing on driveshaft

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 56,887 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,699 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 50,699 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,351 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 45,351 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 39,447 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,922 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 32,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J959 STF is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J959 STF, 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 J959 STF registered?

J959 STF is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 December 1991.

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