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R214 LNR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,485 mi
Last recorded79,485 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 LNR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,485 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 79,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE F+R NO PLATE OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/FSTRUT TOP MOUNT WORN DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS P/A/S BELT LOOSE

Fail 30 Nov 2006 63,942 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

GENERAL CORROSION PADS CLOSE LIMIT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONEBUSH DELAMINATING GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION NOISE N/S/R WHEEL DAMAGE F+R NO PLATE

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 63,942 miles

GENERAL CORROSION PADS CLOSE LIMIT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED O/S/F+N/S/F WISHBONEBUSH DELAMINATING GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION NOISE N/S/R WHEEL DAMAGE F+R NO PLATE

Pass 24 Nov 2005 54,704 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R214 LNR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R214 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 R214 LNR registered?

R214 LNR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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