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R332 FGB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,045 mi
Last recorded119,045 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 FGB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2012 119,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 118,119 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 118,119 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 115,233 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 115,233 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,592 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 112,592 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 108,347 miles

slight leak from radiator

Fail 14 Dec 2007 108,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

slight leak from radiator

Pass 20 Dec 2006 104,714 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 104,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2005 102,053 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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R332 FGB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R332 FGB, 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 R332 FGB registered?

R332 FGB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R332 FGB safe to buy?

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