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T498 TGC

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 TGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 164,947 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 164,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 161,471 miles

REAR WIPER U/S

BRAKE DISCS WORN/POOR CONDITION

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

LATERAL HANDBRAKE LEVER MOVEMENT

Fail 4 Sep 2013 161,471 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE DISCS WORN/POOR CONDITION

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

LATERAL HANDBRAKE LEVER MOVEMENT

REAR WIPER U/S

Pass 19 Aug 2011 141,735 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside front side light dim.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight corrision to floor pans.

Slight dampness to offside front shock absorber.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 141,735 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front side light dim.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Slight corrision to floor pans.

Slight dampness to offside front shock absorber.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 131,084 miles

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

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

center rear view mirror missing

Fail 13 Aug 2010 131,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

center rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 121,035 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Both front tyres worn on edges

Crack in windscreen

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on edges

Rear number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Jun 2009 121,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front shock absorbers damp

Both front tyres worn on edges

Crack in windscreen

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on edges

Rear number plate starting to seperate and in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2007 104,366 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp

Both rear tyres perished and nearside rear low on inner edge

Lift in both front shock absorbers

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2007 104,366 miles

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

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

Both front shock absorbers damp

Both rear tyres perished and nearside rear low on inner edge

Lift in both front shock absorbers

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2006 93,355 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 93,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Both front tyres low on inner edge.

Both rear tyres in poor condition.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

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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T498 TGC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T498 TGC, 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 T498 TGC registered?

T498 TGC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T498 TGC safe to buy?

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