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S844 XBP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,375 mi
Last recorded109,375 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 XBP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 109,375 miles

Both front shock absorber top mountings worn

Front offside tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Parking brake low resurve travel

Rear nearside wheel bearing worn

Rear offside tyre deformed

Steering columbe worn

Pass 23 May 2011 109,375 miles

Steering columbe worn

Both front shock absorber top mountings worn

Front offside tyre has a nail in it

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

Parking brake low resurve travel

Rear nearside wheel bearing worn

Rear offside tyre deformed

Fail 24 May 2010 104,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 104,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 95,718 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 95,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 88,841 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 88,841 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 75,882 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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S844 XBP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S844 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 S844 XBP registered?

S844 XBP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S844 XBP safe to buy?

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