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T489 OAN

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 OAN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,972 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 88,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,945 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,534 miles

hand brake travel

metal brake pipes corroding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,442 miles

distortion of both rear tyres.

deterioration of front registration plate.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,028 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres wear uneven

Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,288 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 60,288 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,304 miles

as on vt32 test number 844379167089

Fail 10 Mar 2007 53,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,141 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 42,141 miles

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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T489 OAN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T489 OAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T489 OAN registered?

T489 OAN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T489 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 OAN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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