MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
REAR WIPER U/S
BRAKE DISCS WORN/POOR CONDITION
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
LATERAL HANDBRAKE LEVER MOVEMENT
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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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T498 TGC is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 April 1999.
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