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R897 MDY

1998 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,095 mi
Last recorded55,095 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Seat Ibiza80,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 MDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,479 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,689 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 40,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

small cut to near side front tyre side wall

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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R897 MDY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 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 R897 MDY, 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 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R897 MDY registered?

R897 MDY is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R897 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 MDY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R897 MDY have outstanding finance?

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