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T278 OAN

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,612 mi
Last recorded105,612 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 OAN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,612 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 105,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wheel alignment

Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 103,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer porous (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened damp (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slight damp (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,721 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,680 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,745 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,811 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,072 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 90,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,810 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 84,691 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,783 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 81,746 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 78,305 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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T278 OAN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T278 OAN, 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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T278 OAN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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