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R947 YNB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 YNB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front inner sills slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front inner sills slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 80,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both front brake hoses insecure and likely to be caught (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 79,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,347 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 69,346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,559 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,220 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,464 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,703 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,788 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 47,393 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 47,393 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,377 miles

both front shockers dust covers split

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,479 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,764 miles

some lift in front top leg mtgs

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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R947 YNB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R947 YNB, 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 R947 YNB registered?

R947 YNB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R947 YNB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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