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T396 MGA

1999 Seat Ibiza S

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,424 mi
Last recorded81,424 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza S70,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 MGA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,424 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 81,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,394 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust system badly corroded. † †Underside of vehicle starting to corrode. † †All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode. † †Offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 70,489 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 70,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear 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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T396 MGA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza S in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T396 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.

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What year was T396 MGA registered?

T396 MGA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T396 MGA safe to buy?

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