MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front reg plate cracked-slight wear shockers- pads worn unable to fully check pads & discs- slight judder n/s/f brake- slight cracks brake hoses- wishbone bushes worn slight play steering slight movement ball joints
n/s sill corroded & repaired- corrosion brake pipe brake hose ferruls subframes power steering pipes chassis sills floor shocker springs & wheel arches
slight play rear wheel bearings slight noise all bearings/brakes-o/s/r tyre slight distorted-
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front reg plate cracked-slight wear shockers- pads worn unable to fully check pads & discs- slight judder n/s/f brake- slight cracks brake hoses- wishbone bushes worn slight play steering slight movement ball joints
n/s sill corroded & repaired- corrosion brake pipe brake hose ferruls subframes power steering pipes chassis sills floor shocker springs & wheel arches
slight play rear wheel bearings slight noise all bearings/brakes-o/s/r tyre slight distorted-
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
note: o/s/r/ door wont open
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
note: o/s/r/ door wont open
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R499 HTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R499 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 R499 HTN registered?
R499 HTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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