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R463 BRL

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,902 mi
Last recorded153,902 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 BRL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 153,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to nearside mirror

Fail 9 Jan 2013 153,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to nearside mirror

Pass 6 Jan 2012 144,474 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 144,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 135,733 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 123,738 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 123,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 115,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 106,560 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 106,560 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 95,216 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 7 Jan 2006 84,292 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 50,661 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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R463 BRL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R463 BRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R463 BRL registered?

R463 BRL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R463 BRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 BRL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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