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E735 ATA

1988 Seat Ibiza

Maroon Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,880 mi
Last recorded59,880 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Seat Ibiza58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE735 ATA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,880 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 59,880 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 54,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake travel

uneven front tyre wear (both worn on inside edges)

washers poor

Fail 26 Jun 2007 53,470 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,463 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 52,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E735 ATA is a 1988 Seat Ibiza in Maroon with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 58,636 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 E735 ATA, 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 38 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E735 ATA registered?

E735 ATA is a 1988 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E735 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E735 ATA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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