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S838 URJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 URJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,601 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,118 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,042 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wear on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,238 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 64,238 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 54,319 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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S838 URJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S838 URJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S838 URJ registered?

S838 URJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S838 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 URJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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