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S837 XBP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,525 mi
Last recorded97,525 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 XBP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

near side front tyre has some hedgehog spikes in the inner side wall

Fail 29 Nov 2016 97,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

near side front tyre has some hedgehog spikes in the inner side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2015 93,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 93,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,268 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 88,855 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,294 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,918 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Nov 2011 85,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s wiper blade split

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Oct 2010 84,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,084 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 80,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small cut in nearside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 1 Aug 2007 76,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small cut in nearside front tyre inner side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,132 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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S837 XBP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S837 XBP, 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 S837 XBP registered?

S837 XBP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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