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R904 YFU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,012 mi
Last recorded109,012 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 109,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear wheel arch and sill areas

lift at front shock absorbers when jacked up

sill skirts fitted

Fail 9 May 2011 109,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear wheel arch and sill areas

lift at front shock absorbers when jacked up

sill skirts fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 104,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside mirror has tape holding it on secure at time of test

sill skirts fitted but signs of corrosion to sill and rear arch areas

some lift in front shock absorbers when jacked up

Fail 8 May 2010 104,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside mirror has tape holding it on secure at time of test

sill skirts fitted but signs of corrosion to sill and rear arch areas

some lift in front shock absorbers when jacked up

Pass 2 May 2009 101,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 92,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 81,258 miles

side skirts fitted / unable to inspect sill panels

Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,111 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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R904 YFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R904 YFU, 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 R904 YFU registered?

R904 YFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R904 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R904 YFU shows 8 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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