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T388 MGA

1999 Seat Ibiza S

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,545 mi
Last recorded94,545 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza S70,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 MGA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,545 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 94,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,330 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 88,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,419 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 83,419 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,630 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 76,630 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza S?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 910 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,479
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
910
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Stop lamp not working 111
Registration plate lamp not working 89
position lamp(s) not working 86
Direction indicator incorrect colour 80
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T388 MGA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza S in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 70,784 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T388 MGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T388 MGA registered?

T388 MGA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T388 MGA safe to buy?

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