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R913 GTN

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,963 mi
Last recorded143,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 GTN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 143,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 140,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 134,798 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 134,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 129,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 111,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 102,430 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 102,430 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R913 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc 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 R913 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R913 GTN registered?

R913 GTN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R913 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R913 GTN 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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