MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
off side rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall
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
front wiper blades becoming poor
rust on rear brake discs
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
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
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?
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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?
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