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V197 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza S

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,423 mi
Last recorded61,423 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza S70,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear of vehicle damaged

Rear number plate starting to disfigure

Slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,214 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 57,212 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,249 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 51,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza S?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 910 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,479
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
910
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Stop lamp not working 111
Registration plate lamp not working 89
position lamp(s) not working 86
Direction indicator incorrect colour 80
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V197 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza S in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Seat Ibiza S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 70,784 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V197 EJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Ibiza S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V197 EJB registered?

V197 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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