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R875 HDF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,578 mi
Last recorded91,578 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 HDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,578 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,566 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner sill near (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 90,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,396 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 85,519 miles

both rear tyres distorted

brake fluid in poor condition

o/s headlight glass damaged (not affecting pattern)

Fail 21 Jul 2013 85,519 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres distorted

brake fluid in poor condition

o/s headlight glass damaged (not affecting pattern)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,116 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jul 2012 81,116 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Rear wiper split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,076 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,076 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2010 58,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,768 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 44,315 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 44,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2007 40,412 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 40,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,476 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 36,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R875 HDF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R875 HDF, 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 R875 HDF registered?

R875 HDF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R875 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 HDF shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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