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R541 KRS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,976 mi
Last recorded48,976 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 KRS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,976 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 45,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake discs some corrosion

steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs some corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,117 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

Exhaust some corrosion

Rear brake discs some corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2006 28,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes some corrosion

Rear brake discs some corrosion

Rear wheel arches some corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2005 26,295 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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R541 KRS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R541 KRS, 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 R541 KRS registered?

R541 KRS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R541 KRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 KRS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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