MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,435 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
off side parking brake cable outer skin deteriorated
parking brake lever has significant freeplay but does meet efficiency requirements
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion at rear wheelarch areas noticed
lift at suspension top mounts in jacked position
some rear wheelbearing movement but no noise detected
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
corrosion at rear wheelarch areas noticed
lift at suspension top mounts in jacked position
some rear wheelbearing movement but no noise detected
B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules slightly
Both rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded
Exhaust system getting abit corroded
N/S/R B/Disc getting abit corroded at outer face
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules slightly
Both rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded
Exhaust system getting abit corroded
N/S/R B/Disc getting abit corroded at outer face
Exhaust abit corroded
Front and rear brake and suspension components getting abit corroded slightly,and subframe
N/S P/Brake cable getting abit corroded
Slight corrosion at rear w/arch edges
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust abit corroded
Front and rear brake and suspension components getting abit corroded slightly,and subframe
N/S P/Brake cable getting abit corroded
Slight corrosion at rear w/arch edges
Front tyres worn at centres
Fuel cap key not available. Assumed seal correct.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear tyre is close to limits in patches
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Small damage at windscreen
Front tyres worn at centres
Fuel cap key not available. Assumed seal correct.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre is close to limits in patches
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Small damage at windscreen
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R351 VYC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 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 R351 VYC, 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 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R351 VYC registered?
R351 VYC is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R351 VYC safe to buy?
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