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R941 FNS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 FNS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,491 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 70,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,459 miles

o/s/r handbrake cable binding

Fail 26 Nov 2009 70,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r handbrake cable binding

Fail 17 Jan 2008 67,458 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,458 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 63,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 63,325 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 53,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 53,711 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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R941 FNS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R941 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 R941 FNS registered?

R941 FNS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R941 FNS safe to buy?

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