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W188 PBR

2000 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,430 mi
Last recorded134,430 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Ibiza75,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 PBR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 134,430 miles

Offside Front wing has corrosion

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,245 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 126,645 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 122,151 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 122,144 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 119,924 miles

fuel additive used.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 115,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 108,541 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 99,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,902 miles

emissions nearing top of limits.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 75,581 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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W188 PBR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 75,046 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 W188 PBR, 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 26 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 W188 PBR registered?

W188 PBR is a 2000 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W188 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W188 PBR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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