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R699 URH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,192 mi
Last recorded98,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 URH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 98,189 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 93,356 miles

n/s front floor rusting near gromit

Pass 13 Apr 2012 91,309 miles

all brake discs corroded

covers on sills

ignition switch faulty

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside outrigger corroded

power steering pipes that are excessively corroded or leaking are now part of the MOT test

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 91,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all brake discs corroded

covers on sills

ignition switch faulty

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside outrigger corroded

power steering pipes that are excessively corroded or leaking are now part of the MOT test

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,675 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 83,669 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,396 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,702 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal minimum of 1.6mm

rear brake discs distorted

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,696 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal minimum of 1.6mm

brake fluid below maximum level

front brake pads worn

rear brake discs distorted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,850 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyers getting worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2008 68,850 miles

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

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

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s rear tyers getting worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2007 68,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F TYRE CEAT 185/55R15 7-6-6 MM †N/S/R TYRE MARSHAL 185/55R15 4-5-4 MM †O/S/R TYRE MARSHAL 185/55R15 4-5-3 MM †O/S/F TYRE AVON 185/55R15 4-4-4 MM

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear wiper blade split

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Feb 2007 68,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates have backing separating from plate

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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R699 URH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R699 URH, 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 R699 URH registered?

R699 URH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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