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V898 YTL

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,921 mi
Last recorded97,921 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 YTL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 96,018 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall pershid

Pass 26 Jan 2010 92,061 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,925 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 84,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,656 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 77,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 73,271 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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V898 YTL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V898 YTL, 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 V898 YTL registered?

V898 YTL is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V898 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V898 YTL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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