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T242 JRL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 JRL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,878 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 102,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 96,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,033 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,116 miles

NOTE screen damage in zone A ON 10mm LIMIT

Fail 25 Nov 2014 95,103 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NOTE screen damage in zone A ON 10mm LIMIT

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv previous weld repairs undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 90,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,590 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,832 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,059 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 80,036 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,204 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv exhaust centre section will need attention shortly

Pass 19 Dec 2006 68,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 62,733 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,733 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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T242 JRL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T242 JRL, 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 T242 JRL registered?

T242 JRL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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