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V98 LFJ

1999 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 LFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,966 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust weak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,669 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,469 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,403 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,131 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,107 miles

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Fail 6 Feb 2006 34,107 miles

Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

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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V98 LFJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V98 LFJ, 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 V98 LFJ registered?

V98 LFJ is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V98 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V98 LFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V98 LFJ have outstanding finance?

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