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R448 DGK

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,915 mi
Last recorded152,915 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 DGK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 152,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2013 152,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 152,883 miles

off side rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2012 152,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2011 152,825 miles

front wiper blades becoming poor

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2009 152,852 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 152,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 149,699 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alt belt tensioner

o/s/f & n/s/f head light bulbs slighty loose in holders

Pass 1 Mar 2006 132,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R448 DGK is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R448 DGK, 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 R448 DGK registered?

R448 DGK is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R448 DGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 DGK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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