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R868 YFU

1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,766 mi
Last recorded85,766 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 85,766 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,484 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 81,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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)

battery loose

front screen lightly scratched

offside front cv boot greasy

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

shallow cut nearside front tyre sidewall

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport?

Based on 525 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
7,818
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
Registration plate lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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R868 YFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 91,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R868 YFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R868 YFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R868 YFU shows 3 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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