MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door sill and inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front head light glass cracked ain ok
Offside Rear tyre side wall cracks
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front head light glass cracked ain ok
Offside Rear tyre side wall cracks
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
center stop light not fitted
Offside Rear rear tyre cracking
condision of both rearwheel arches
coolant low
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion to nearside wheel arch
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion to nrar side rear wheel arch
corrosion to under side of car
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to under side of car
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front headlight glass cracked and condension
rear exhaust deteriorateing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front headlight glass cracked and condension
rear exhaust deteriorateing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has a flat spot on the tread.
nearside rear wheel bearing noisey
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R821 MRD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R821 MRD, 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 R821 MRD registered?
R821 MRD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R821 MRD safe to buy?
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