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S296 MGC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 MGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 107,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,467 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 85,727 miles

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

NSF Tyre has slight damage to the sidewall but is not exposing chords

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

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

OSF Obligatory mirror - Cracked but not seriously affecting view to the rear

Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,727 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF Tyre has slight damage to the sidewall but is not exposing chords

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

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

OSF Obligatory mirror - Cracked but not seriously affecting view to the rear

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,994 miles

Oil leak

both rear flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded

offside front flexi brake hose perished

slight damage to offside wing mirror

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Jun 2010 78,994 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear flexi brake hoses ferrules corroded

offside front flexi brake hose perished

slight damage to offside wing mirror

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in rack

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,760 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,570 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 59,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 38,411 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 38,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S296 MGC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S296 MGC, 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 S296 MGC registered?

S296 MGC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S296 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S296 MGC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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