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R482 HTN

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,357 mi
Last recorded124,357 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 HTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 124,357 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 124,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 120,625 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 115,857 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 115,853 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 110,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front brake disc's poor condition

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,932 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 92,631 miles

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES RUSTY

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

BEARING NOISE FROM ENGINE/WATER PUMP AREA

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER SIDE WALL

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

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH PERISHING

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO N/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,631 miles

BEARING NOISE FROM ENGINE/WATER PUMP AREA

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

N/S/R TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER SIDE WALL

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH PERISHING

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES RUSTY

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO N/S/R WHEEL ARCH

Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in offside front steering arm

rear number plate poor

Fail 16 Jul 2007 88,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in offside front steering arm

rear number plate poor

Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,890 miles

both rear indicators fading.

front pads getting low.

nearside front indicator fading.

Fail 18 Jul 2006 84,889 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators fading.

front pads getting low.

nearside front indicator fading.

Pass 27 Jun 2005 81,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2005 81,278 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R482 HTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R482 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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What year was R482 HTN registered?

R482 HTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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