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T257 GBL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,243 mi
Last recorded156,243 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 GBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2015 156,243 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 145,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 134,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 121,716 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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T257 GBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T257 GBL, 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 T257 GBL registered?

T257 GBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T257 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T257 GBL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T257 GBL have outstanding finance?

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