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E850 TNG

1988 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

112,872 mi
Last recorded112,872 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Seat Ibiza58,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 TNG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2006 112,872 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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E850 TNG is a 1988 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 E850 TNG, 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 E850 TNG registered?

E850 TNG is a 1988 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E850 TNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E850 TNG shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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