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M259 TAN

1999 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Ibiza76,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 TAN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,348 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,926 miles

Both rear tyres 2-3mm.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,073 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 60,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,433 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,993 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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M259 TAN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M259 TAN, 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 M259 TAN registered?

M259 TAN is a 1999 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is M259 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M259 TAN 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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