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R844 HFH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,425 mi
Last recorded74,425 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 HFH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,425 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 74,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,162 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both windscreen wipers starting to split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,809 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 53,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 50,092 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,092 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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R844 HFH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R844 HFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R844 HFH registered?

R844 HFH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R844 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R844 HFH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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