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R835 GTN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,979 mi
Last recorded38,979 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 38,979 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 38,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 27,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,841 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion nsr floor

Pass 19 Aug 2022 21,451 miles

Heavy application of wax oil to all of the underside

Fail 8 Aug 2022 21,442 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.88% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Brake pipe union is also very corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear catalyst joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy application of wax oil to all of the underside

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 21,392 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 21,392 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Also dipped beam goes out when main beam applied (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working also stop light, fog light and indicator not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 21,375 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules slightly corroded

advise all shocker casings corroded

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

advise front top shocker mountings noisy

advise ns mirror

Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules slightly corroded

advise all shocker casings slightly corroded

advise centre and rear exhaust deterorated

advise ns mirror

advise ns wiper

advise rear no plate

Pass 2 Aug 2017 20,111 miles

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

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules slightly corroded

advise all shocker casings slightly corroded

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

advise ns mirror

advise ns wiper

advise osf suspension slight noise

advise rear no plate

Fail 2 Aug 2017 20,111 miles

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

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

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules slightly corroded

advise all shocker casings slightly corroded

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

advise ns mirror

advise ns wiper

advise osf suspension slight noise

advise rear no plate

Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules

advise all shocker casings slightly corroded

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorted

advise ns mirror

advise nsf wiper end split but clearing screen

advise osf tyre inner edge low on limit

advise rear no plate

Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,946 miles

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

advise all brake flexi pipe ferrules slightly corroded

advise all shocker casings slightly corroded

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

advise ns mirror

advise ns wiper end split but clearing screen

advise osf tyre inner edge low close to limit

advise rear no plate

Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,355 miles

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

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules slightly corroded

advise all shocker casings slightly corroded

advise centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

advise rear no plate

Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules slightly corroded

advise all exhaust deteriorated

advise ns mirror

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,360 miles

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

advise all brake flexi pipes ferrules slightly corroded

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise ns mirror

advise rear no plate

Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise ns mirror

advise rear no plate

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,231 miles

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

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

advise ns mirror

advise rear no plate

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,592 miles

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

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

advise ns mirror

advise nsr wheel arch

advise rear no plate

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 14,075 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

advise rear no plate

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,204 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 12,193 miles

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

advise nsf tyre

advise osf tyre

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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R835 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R835 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 R835 GTN registered?

R835 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R835 GTN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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