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F888 TLR

1989 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,538 mi
Last recorded35,538 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Seat Ibiza50,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 TLR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,538 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 35,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

oil leak

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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F888 TLR is a 1989 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 50,935 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 F888 TLR, 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 37 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 F888 TLR registered?

F888 TLR is a 1989 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 July 1989.

Is F888 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F888 TLR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F888 TLR have outstanding finance?

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