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R262 AFU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 AFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,037 miles

Corrosion to both sills, both rear wheel arches

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 116,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Corrosion to both sills, both rear wheel arches

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,874 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch, rear axle

Play in n/s/r axle beam bush

Fail 10 Oct 2016 109,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch, rear axle

Long handbrake travel

Play in n/s/r axle beam bush

Pass 9 Oct 2015 106,633 miles

Blow on exhaust

Long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,516 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 103,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,643 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 100,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,707 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 97,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 94,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 90,275 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 4 Oct 2010 90,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Battery insecure

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Sep 2009 84,136 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 84,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,488 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,179 miles

as before

Fail 21 Aug 2007 67,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front lower suspension arms, bushes

both rear tyres perished, nearside rear tyre near legal limit

nearside numberplate light dim

play in steering, play in both rear wheel bearings, play in both front upper strut mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,013 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 57,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R262 AFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R262 AFU, 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 R262 AFU registered?

R262 AFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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