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R654 FDV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,102 mi
Last recorded130,102 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 FDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 130,102 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 130,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 118,652 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 118,651 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 105,824 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 106,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 95,489 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 83,063 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 82,975 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front bumper

o/s headlight glass damage slightly

rust forming on both rear wheel arches

Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,021 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 76,017 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1/ slight blow to exhaust. †2/ plastic seal cover fitted.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 9 Jan 2006 67,811 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 67,811 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

damage windscreen

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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R654 FDV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R654 FDV, 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 R654 FDV registered?

R654 FDV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R654 FDV safe to buy?

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