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V271 LMO

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,688 mi
Last recorded126,688 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 LMO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 126,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 108,581 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 108,572 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 95,769 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 95,769 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2008 80,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,875 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 72,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 64,369 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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V271 LMO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V271 LMO, 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 V271 LMO registered?

V271 LMO is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V271 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V271 LMO shows 9 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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