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R117 HRF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 HRF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light illuminated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,856 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 92,856 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 84,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement in steering column

Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,202 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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R117 HRF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R117 HRF, 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 R117 HRF?

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What year was R117 HRF registered?

R117 HRF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R117 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 HRF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R117 HRF have outstanding finance?

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