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R104 FVT

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 FVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,087 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,195 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 60,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,048 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,675 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,432 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 46,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,743 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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R104 FVT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,813 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 R104 FVT, 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 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R104 FVT?

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What year was R104 FVT registered?

R104 FVT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R104 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 FVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R104 FVT have outstanding finance?

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