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R471 HTN

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,711 mi
Last recorded101,711 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 HTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 101,711 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r wheelarch slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2006 91,723 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

engine misfire

Pass 14 Jan 2006 91,723 miles

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

engine misfire

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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R471 HTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R471 HTN, 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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How do I check the history of R471 HTN?

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What year was R471 HTN registered?

R471 HTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R471 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 HTN shows 3 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.

Does R471 HTN have outstanding finance?

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