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M287 DEW

1995 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,601 mi
Last recorded134,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 DEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 134,601 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

When was cambelt changed?

Fail 10 Jun 2010 134,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

When was cambelt changed?

Pass 23 May 2009 127,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 May 2009 127,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2008 122,378 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 122,378 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres are cracking.

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

Pass 25 May 2007 114,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,154 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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M287 DEW is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 85,851 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 M287 DEW, 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 31 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M287 DEW registered?

M287 DEW is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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