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R202 LNR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,829 mi
Last recorded155,829 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 LNR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 155,829 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 136,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 97,020 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,264 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,881 miles

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

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

both outer sills starting to rust

Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,881 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 61,562 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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R202 LNR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R202 LNR, 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.

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What year was R202 LNR registered?

R202 LNR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R202 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 LNR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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