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R501 RSN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 RSN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake disc back plates corroded

noise from auxillary belt area

slight play in offside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Fail 6 Oct 2016 105,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake disc back plates corroded

noise from auxillary belt area

slight play in offside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,139 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 103,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs rusty

front discs worn

geberal rust underside vehicle

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,154 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 87,114 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,431 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 84,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear o/s tyre near limit. rear brake disc's in poor condition. rear pads over-heated. o/s hand brake cable or caliper siezed.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 78,642 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 78,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,981 miles

FRONT DISC'S AND PADS IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 73,848 miles

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

FRONT DISC'S AND PADS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 63,814 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface outer edge and worn

both front wishbones rear bushes bonding starting to fail

brake fluid below maximum

near side front strut dust cover split

slight blow at cat to middle box joint

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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R501 RSN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 R501 RSN, 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 R501 RSN registered?

R501 RSN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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