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R873 YFU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre inner wall slight damage,

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,470 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 60,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 24,831 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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R873 YFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R873 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 R873 YFU registered?

R873 YFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R873 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 YFU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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