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T656 JCL

1999 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,143 mi
Last recorded153,143 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT656 JCL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 153,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 153,142 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 141,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 141,235 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 124,888 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2007 110,030 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 110,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside washer jet high

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Feb 2006 96,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T656 JCL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T656 JCL, 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 T656 JCL registered?

T656 JCL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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