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T878 VUM

1999 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,702 mi
Last recorded138,702 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 VUM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 138,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 129,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 119,412 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre getting worn,n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 119,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre getting worn,n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 105,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 96,110 miles

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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T878 VUM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T878 VUM, 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 T878 VUM registered?

T878 VUM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T878 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T878 VUM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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