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V97 LGM

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,764 mi
Last recorded99,764 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 LGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 95,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 92,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 87,404 miles

Small cracks in n/s/f flexi brake pipe, will require attention soon.

n/s/r shock abs damp.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 80,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,375 miles

blow from exhaust down pipe

drivers door lock barrel missing.....door can still be opened from inside and out

Fail 2 Oct 2008 72,321 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

blow from exhaust down pipe

drivers door lock barrel missing.....door can still be opened from inside and out

Fail 4 Oct 2007 64,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.

front and rear number plates not showing BSAU 145D number...unable to issue failure on this item as no criteria available on vts device rfr list...ref Steve Redman vosa area office Botley.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,579 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.

front and rear number plates not showing BSAU 145D number...unable to issue failure on this item as no criteria available on vts device rfr list...ref Steve Redman vosa area office Botley.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,668 miles

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

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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V97 LGM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V97 LGM, 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 V97 LGM registered?

V97 LGM is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V97 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 LGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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