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T156 JYB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 JYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

advise corrosion on rear axle

Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

advise corrosion on rear axle

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,422 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r floor Drain plugs corroded on floor area.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 84,209 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal actuating linkage fractured (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r floor Drain plugs corroded on floor area.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,400 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 76,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,550 miles

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,743 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,086 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 55,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,177 miles

play in both front strut upper mounts

slight buckle in nearside rear road wheel

Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,723 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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T156 JYB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T156 JYB, 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 T156 JYB registered?

T156 JYB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T156 JYB safe to buy?

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