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R863 FAE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,471 mi
Last recorded63,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 FAE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,493 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 51,493 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,324 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 49,324 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,190 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,481 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,202 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 32,202 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,507 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 27,507 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 24,629 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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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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What year was R863 FAE registered?

R863 FAE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R863 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R863 FAE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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