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T248 SHU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,654 mi
Last recorded113,654 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT248 SHU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 113,654 miles

o/s door shut

o/s front indicator faded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 113,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door shut

o/s front indicator faded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,930 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 26 Nov 2008 100,930 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,786 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside front worn on legal limit

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,415 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 89,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 81,223 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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T248 SHU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T248 SHU, 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 T248 SHU registered?

T248 SHU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T248 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T248 SHU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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