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R866 GTN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,430 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight exhaust blow at centre joint & also possible area of manifold

Fail 18 Jul 2012 79,427 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight exhaust blow at centre joint & also possible area of manifold

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,510 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust leak from cat/centre section clamp(deteriorated) JUST ACCEPTABLE

front and rear number plates deteriorated(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn

o/s/r wheel bearing slight rumble

rear brake ferules/unions corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,011 miles

front and rear number plates water ingress

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play and rumble

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,056 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 63,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,220 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 61,220 miles

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

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

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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R866 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R866 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 R866 GTN registered?

R866 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R866 GTN safe to buy?

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