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R976 HUM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,301 mi
Last recorded97,301 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 HUM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2018 91,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust mid section holed and blowing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 85,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,223 miles

Exhaust System Mis-Aligned. Fouling Rear Axle and Centre Channel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Knock/ Play from Steering lower column

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

OSF Anti Roll Bar Fouling Body

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust System Mis-Aligned. Fouling Rear Axle and Centre Channel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Knock/ Play from Steering lower column

NSF Tyre Scrubbed Outer Edge

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

OSF Anti Roll Bar Fouling Body

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

NSR Tyre worn to limit

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,380 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 51,371 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,080 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 48,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,400 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 44,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 41,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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R976 HUM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R976 HUM, 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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R976 HUM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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