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R862 GTN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,866 mi
Last recorded38,866 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,765 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 27,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion/hole in the floor pan which is part of the vehicle structure. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Excessive corrosion weakening the structure next to the suspension strut. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated has a bulge/split in it. (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,029 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 27,001 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,327 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 23,327 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,465 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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R862 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R862 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R862 GTN?

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What year was R862 GTN registered?

R862 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R862 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 GTN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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