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R887 GTN

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,263 mi
Last recorded60,263 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 60,263 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake travel just acceptable

number plates poor condition

slight wear to wishbone bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,061 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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R887 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 79,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R887 GTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R887 GTN registered?

R887 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R887 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 GTN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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