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S260 LRX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,062 mi
Last recorded83,062 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 LRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play very slight (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,052 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,304 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,137 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,974 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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S260 LRX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,416 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 S260 LRX, 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 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S260 LRX registered?

S260 LRX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S260 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S260 LRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S260 LRX have outstanding finance?

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