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T787 TBL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,354 mi
Last recorded134,354 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 TBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 134,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 133,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,857 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 132,789 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres catching suspension (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 131,926 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 131,280 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 131,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 126,272 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 4 May 2016 111,114 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,544 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 105,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,147 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,702 miles

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

wet test

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,726 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2007 59,233 miles

rear exhaust box badley corroded

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,517 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

[wet test]

front number plate backing slighty dirty

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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T787 TBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T787 TBL, 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 T787 TBL registered?

T787 TBL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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