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V886 DBJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 DBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 120,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2014 120,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 107,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,222 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,571 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 67,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,926 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 61,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,560 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 52,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 47,401 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 47,401 miles

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

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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V886 DBJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V886 DBJ, 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 V886 DBJ registered?

V886 DBJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V886 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V886 DBJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V886 DBJ have outstanding finance?

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