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R49 FAE

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,497 mi
Last recorded84,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 FAE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 84,497 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 84,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,871 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 77,868 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,753 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,005 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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R49 FAE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R49 FAE, 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 R49 FAE registered?

R49 FAE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R49 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 FAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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