MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre worn outer tread
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R597 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 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 R597 FBE, 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 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R597 FBE registered?
R597 FBE is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R597 FBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R597 FBE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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