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T489 JWA

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,266 mi
Last recorded87,266 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 JWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2009 87,266 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag light on

Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag light on

Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,656 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 28 Mar 2008 82,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

airbag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,402 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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T489 JWA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T489 JWA, 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 T489 JWA registered?

T489 JWA is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T489 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 JWA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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