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R449 ADV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 ADV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,256 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Do not drive (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Engine misfire

Pass 9 May 2019 69,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 69,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 51,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 51,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 40,364 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 40,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 31,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 21,648 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 21,648 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,113 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,881 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 20,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,325 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 18,299 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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R449 ADV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R449 ADV, 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 R449 ADV registered?

R449 ADV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R449 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 ADV shows 21 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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