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R890 UBL

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,183 mi
Last recorded88,183 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 UBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,841 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 85,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,725 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 83,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,065 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 77,065 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 69,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 69,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 62,711 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2008 55,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 50,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 50,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,124 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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R890 UBL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green 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 R890 UBL, 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 R890 UBL registered?

R890 UBL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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