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T893 OCR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT893 OCR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 110,231 miles

Lift noted on both front suspension top strut mounts.

Stone chip noted on a swept are of the windscreen.

The N/S/F brake calliper bleed nipple is damp.

The O/S/F tyre is badly worn on the outer edge and has 2mm of tread depth.

The aux drive belts are perrished.

The exhaust sleive, centre and rear sections are heavily corroded.

The water level is below the MAX mark.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

windscreen cracking n/s

Fail 21 Jun 2014 110,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lift noted on both front suspension top strut mounts.

Stone chip noted on a swept are of the windscreen.

The N/S/F brake calliper bleed nipple is damp.

The O/S/F tyre is badly worn on the outer edge and has 2mm of tread depth.

The aux drive belts are perrished.

The exhaust sleive, centre and rear sections are heavily corroded.

The water level is below the MAX mark.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,313 miles

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

both top suspension mountings worn

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre low on tread and worn on edges

fan belt perished

front number plate poor

metal power steering pipes rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2013 106,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both top suspension mountings worn

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre low on tread and worn on edges

fan belt perished

front number plate poor

metal power steering pipes rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2012 102,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catch poor in operation (seizing)

both front flexable brake hoses poor recomend replacment.

both front top suspension mountings worn

exhaust very rusty

fan belt perished

read discs worn and rusty (area reduced)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 98,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

f/n/s tyre wearing on the inner edge

f/o/s flexi brake hose slightly deformed/bulged

f/o/s lower suspension arm rusty

r/n/s shock absorber slightly soft

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty, rear baffle damaged

underneath rusty in places

Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,862 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on the inner edge

f/o/s flexi brake hose slightly deformed/bulged

f/o/s lower suspension arm rusty

r/n/s shock absorber slightly soft

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty, rear baffle damaged

underneath rusty in places

Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,385 miles

a/d items on fail 540059670130

Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust rusty

front top mountings worn esp n/s

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,206 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 89,575 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 89,575 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,323 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 83,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 75,865 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 75,864 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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T893 OCR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T893 OCR, 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 T893 OCR registered?

T893 OCR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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