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V978 DPR

1999 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 DPR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 107,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2014 102,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front brake pads very low

Washer pump temperamental

Pass 21 May 2013 96,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

nsf tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2013 96,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

nsf tyre perished

Fail 3 May 2012 91,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 91,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 May 2011 87,591 miles

Both front suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Rear brake compensator linkage stiff

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,257 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 78,257 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 74,511 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,419 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 61,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 54,354 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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V978 DPR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V978 DPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V978 DPR registered?

V978 DPR is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V978 DPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V978 DPR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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