MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside outer parking brake cable starting to corrode
parking brake lever near end of travel
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside outer parking brake cable starting to corrode
parking brake lever near end of travel
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil level low
exhaust manifold cracked & minor leak
handbrake lever near end of travel
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R980 UKL 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 R980 UKL, 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 R980 UKL registered?
R980 UKL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R980 UKL safe to buy?
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