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T250 SHU

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,595 mi
Last recorded161,595 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT250 SHU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 161,595 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 161,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 152,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

moderate play in both front top suspension mountings.

o/s/r seat runner moderatly worn.

underside of vehicle was very wet when tested.

wipers working but seem quite slow.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 152,966 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

moderate play in both front top suspension mountings.

o/s/r seat runner moderatly worn.

underside of vehicle was very wet when tested.

wipers working but seem quite slow.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 193,677 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 193,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 127,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 112,309 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 98,109 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 98,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,509 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 73,268 miles

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

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

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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T250 SHU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T250 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 T250 SHU registered?

T250 SHU is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T250 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T250 SHU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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