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V296 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,762 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 94,594 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 91,175 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,430 miles

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

small tear nearside wiper blade rubber

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 51,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings

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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V296 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V296 EJB, 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 V296 EJB registered?

V296 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V296 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V296 EJB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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