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V988 GBH

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,205 mi
Last recorded47,205 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 GBH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flexi hose to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to brake load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 47,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to brake load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear pipe from load sensing valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 48,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear pipe from load sensing valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,749 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,494 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 41,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 41,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 40,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,273 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,800 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 31,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,606 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 29,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V988 GBH is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V988 GBH, 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 V988 GBH registered?

V988 GBH is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V988 GBH safe to buy?

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