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T296 CLR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,830 mi
Last recorded53,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 CLR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,830 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have developed play

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape

Tracking recommended

Tracking recommended

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,409 miles

both front suspension top mounts have play

front registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

starter motor noisey

tracking recommended

various body damage

Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

both front suspension top mounts have play

front registration plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

starter motor noisey

tracking recommended

various body damage

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,625 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front suspension top mounting play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tracking recommended

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,044 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F wheel cap missing

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

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

tracking recomended

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,044 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F wheel cap missing

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tracking recomended

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,836 miles

both front top mounts have developed play

front reg plate deteriorating

starter motor noisey

tracking recommended

various body damage

Fail 3 Jun 2013 49,836 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front top mounts have developed play

front reg plate deteriorating

starter motor noisey

tracking recommended

various body damage

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,583 miles

timing belt may be due for renewal

wheel tracking strongly recommended

Fail 15 Jun 2012 46,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

timing belt may be due for renewal

wheel tracking strongly recommended

Pass 25 Jun 2011 45,248 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 45,248 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 32,415 miles

***Strong Advise*** Nearside front suspension top mount movement

***Strong Advise*** Offside front suspension top mount movement

All four tyres outer and inner walls deteriorated

Both front tyres inner tread edges worn

Centre exhaust silencer has a crack and is blowing slightly

Nearside front wheel rim damage

Tracking recommended

Fail 23 May 2009 32,415 miles

***Strong Advise*** Nearside front suspension top mount movement

***Strong Advise*** Offside front suspension top mount movement

All four tyres outer and inner walls deteriorated

Both front tyres inner tread edges worn

Centre exhaust silencer has a crack and is blowing slightly

Nearside front wheel rim damage

Tracking recommended

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,678 miles

N/s/f hub cap missing

N/s/f suspension top mounting play

O/s/r and N/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,239 miles

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

both no plate has black background

Fail 12 Jun 2007 18,239 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both no plate has black background

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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T296 CLR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T296 CLR, 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 T296 CLR registered?

T296 CLR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T296 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T296 CLR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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