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T551 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,127 mi
Last recorded73,127 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,127 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 73,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,626 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 72,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,725 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 71,725 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,422 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 70,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 67,877 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 67,877 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 644,724 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

interior mirror missing

Fail 15 Dec 2005 64,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

interior mirror missing

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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T551 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T551 EJB, 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 T551 EJB registered?

T551 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T551 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T551 EJB shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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