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V997 EJB

1999 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,062 mi
Last recorded61,062 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 61,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,271 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,412 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and uneven tread

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,862 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,957 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2005 40,948 miles

both front tires low 1.6.mm.,front wiper blades worn

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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V997 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V997 EJB, 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 V997 EJB registered?

V997 EJB is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V997 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V997 EJB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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