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R799 GTN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,994 mi
Last recorded94,994 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 94,994 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,994 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 88,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,380 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,292 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 67,858 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 67,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2005 61,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 61,430 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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R799 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R799 GTN, 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 R799 GTN registered?

R799 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R799 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R799 GTN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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