MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R971 HTY 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 62.5%.
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 R971 HTY, 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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How do I check the history of R971 HTY?
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What year was R971 HTY registered?
R971 HTY is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R971 HTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 HTY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R971 HTY have outstanding finance?
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