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R938 FNS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,391 mi
Last recorded157,391 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 FNS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 157,391 miles

exhaust corroded & slight blow

front indicator bulbs fading

general corrosion

offside rear tyre 0.4 mm legal tread left 195 50 15 v

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2012 157,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded & slight blow

front indicator bulbs fading

general corrosion

offside rear tyre 0.4 mm legal tread left 195 50 15 v

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2011 154,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 183,110 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 138,104 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 123,108 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 123,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 115,019 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 110,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front seat run ners worn

both headlamps not giving crisp image but still measurable

vehicle seems to be using braking warning light as ABS warning light as it illuminates and extinguishes in same sequence checked with VI

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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R938 FNS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R938 FNS, 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 R938 FNS registered?

R938 FNS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R938 FNS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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