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R869 FAE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,119 mi
Last recorded107,119 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 FAE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corrode +holed , not specified area

Fail 18 Jan 2021 107,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corrode +holed , not specified area

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,918 miles

o/s front outer sill corroded +holed , not specified area

Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s front outer sill corroded +holed , not specified area

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,700 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight footbrake travel

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,291 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,498 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension top mountings slight lift

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 72,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 61,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 54,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,837 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 47,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,752 miles

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

o\s\f drive shaft slightly corroded

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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R869 FAE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R869 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 R869 FAE registered?

R869 FAE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R869 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R869 FAE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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