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T47 RAX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

104,009 mi
Last recorded104,009 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 RAX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,009 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 104,009 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corroded repairs must be welded, beware of fuel pipes on floor panel next to areas requiring repair.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,633 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing.

Slight leak from exhaust joint behind catalyst.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 99,633 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing.

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

Slight leak from exhaust joint behind catalyst.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,567 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level is close to minimum.

Corrosion starting in various places.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit & perishing.

Slight leak from exhaust joint behind catalyst.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,260 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 93,260 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,454 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,454 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,491 miles

Rear exhaust is corroding.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust is corroding.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s rear tyre.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 62,840 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s inner taillight out.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,840 miles

N/s inner taillight out.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,495 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some items.

Fail 22 Mar 2006 55,495 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some items.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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T47 RAX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 T47 RAX, 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 T47 RAX registered?

T47 RAX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T47 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T47 RAX shows 17 tests with a 47.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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