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R659 EHU

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,962 mi
Last recorded131,962 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 EHU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 126,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 117,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 111,241 miles

Some rusting of off side rear wheel arch

Fail 28 Apr 2010 111,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Large nail in tread of off side rear tyre

Some rusting of off side rear wheel arch

Pass 25 Feb 2009 104,320 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

some lift in offside and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

some movement in upper steering column mount

washers operation poor

Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 85,680 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 78,089 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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R659 EHU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R659 EHU, 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 R659 EHU registered?

R659 EHU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R659 EHU safe to buy?

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