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R821 MRD

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,379 mi
Last recorded134,379 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 MRD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 134,379 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 133,186 miles

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 133,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 131,800 miles

Offside Rear rear tyre cracking

condision of both rearwheel arches

coolant low

Pass 19 Aug 2014 130,602 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 130,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 129,340 miles

corrosion to under side of car

Fail 27 Jul 2013 129,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 128,128 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front headlight glass cracked and condension

rear exhaust deteriorateing

Fail 31 Jul 2012 128,122 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 126,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 122,762 miles

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot on the tread.

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 25 Jul 2009 118,346 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 111,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 105,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 100,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005

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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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.

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