MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,471 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Mc Pherson strut mounts has play
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside & offside wheel arches are corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
nearside & offside front upper strut mountings have play
nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside rear, fitted 2 LLB581 Amber bulbs. (1.4.A.2f)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working fitted a LLB501 Capless bulb (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lights coming on with side lights, incorrect bulb fitted to the o/s tail light, fitted a LLB380 Stop & Tail bulb (1.2.1f)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted a 18" wiper blade (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted a 21" wiper blade (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear tyre low on inner edge.
o/s rear tyre perishing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear tyre starting to perish.
o/s front tyre inner edge getting low, not within primary tread.
o/s rear tyre starting to perish.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Tyres Uneven Wear On Inner Edge's
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R863 FAE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R863 FAE, 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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R863 FAE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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