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T242 RCE

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 RCE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,018 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2013 120,017 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 115,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front slighly worn

Fail 22 Sep 2012 115,097 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front slighly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,227 miles

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

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

hand brake travel long

o/s/f lower arm rear bush torn and poor condition

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 90,377 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 90,377 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 78,888 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 78,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 RCE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T242 RCE, 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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T242 RCE is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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