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R108 FVT

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,105 mi
Last recorded56,105 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 FVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 56,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut on o/s/f side wall

Fail 20 May 2013 56,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut on o/s/f side wall

Pass 1 May 2012 47,744 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 47,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,506 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 41,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,643 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 36,543 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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R108 FVT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R108 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 R108 FVT?

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What year was R108 FVT registered?

R108 FVT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R108 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 FVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R108 FVT have outstanding finance?

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