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T981 TWX

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,713 mi
Last recorded127,713 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 TWX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 127,713 miles

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

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2013 127,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2012 113,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,969 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 98,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2009 70,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,025 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 61,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,423 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,479 miles

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

nearside front ball joint sounds dry

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jun 2006 57,479 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side front ball joint sonds dry

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2005 51,931 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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T981 TWX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T981 TWX, 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 T981 TWX registered?

T981 TWX is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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