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R653 TYB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

110,979 mi
Last recorded110,979 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 TYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,979 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / wing (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

coolant low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,771 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2016 109,771 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,380 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,134 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 107,087 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 105,957 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 105,944 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,849 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 102,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 100,713 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 100,706 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,858 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 98,858 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 72,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,875 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 66,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,030 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 63,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R653 TYB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R653 TYB, 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 R653 TYB registered?

R653 TYB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R653 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 TYB shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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