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T971 DGP

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,680 mi
Last recorded169,680 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 DGP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 169,680 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight brake judder on front brakes

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front inner edge of tyre void of tread

offside drives door sill corroded within 30cm of mounting

Fail 24 May 2013 169,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight brake judder on front brakes

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front inner edge of tyre void of tread

Pass 29 May 2012 156,907 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 143,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 135,432 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 135,432 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 132,648 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 132,648 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 124,092 miles

Engine sump damaged

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2007 113,925 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2007 113,925 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2006 96,843 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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T971 DGP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T971 DGP, 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 T971 DGP registered?

T971 DGP is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T971 DGP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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