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M288 DEW

1995 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 DEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 94,668 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 94,644 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper loose

Pass 13 Jun 2009 85,369 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 85,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear bumpers dameged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,755 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 75,755 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 63,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 63,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged in zone b under 40m out of sweep of wiper on nearside near top[

Pass 8 May 2006 50,519 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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M288 DEW is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M288 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 M288 DEW registered?

M288 DEW is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M288 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M288 DEW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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