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R872 YFU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,329 mi
Last recorded111,329 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 111,329 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust clamp corroded

parkbrake travel long

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,329 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust clamp corroded

parkbrake travel long

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,755 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 101,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 99,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,040 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 97,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,347 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 91,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 80,139 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 80,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 48,698 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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R872 YFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R872 YFU, 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 R872 YFU registered?

R872 YFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R872 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 YFU shows 15 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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