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R881 GTN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,663 mi
Last recorded48,663 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,583 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 48,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,339 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,679 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 47,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,012 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 47,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 46,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,791 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,062 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,706 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,919 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R881 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R881 GTN, 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 R881 GTN registered?

R881 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R881 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 GTN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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