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J98 JDL

1991 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,960 mi
Last recorded82,960 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 JDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2009 82,960 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 81,893 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 80,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 80,573 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 79,181 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J98 JDL is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J98 JDL, 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 J98 JDL registered?

J98 JDL is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 1991.

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