CarVerify

Free Car Check

R981 TPO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,695 mi
Last recorded81,695 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 TPO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,695 miles

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear upper wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 81,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside rear upper wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,625 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear wheel arch corroded within 30cm of front stub axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top rubber mount has lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust leaks mid section box inadequate repairs has been carried out

Pass 4 Mar 2022 70,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorbers top rubber mount slight lateral movement

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,901 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front Shock absorber top mount slight movement

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,277 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 57,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,631 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 39,626 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,234 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 38,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,641 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 36,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,891 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,012 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,354 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,653 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 32,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,694 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R981 TPO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R981 TPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R981 TPO?

You can check the full history of R981 TPO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R981 TPO registered?

R981 TPO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R981 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 TPO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R981 TPO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R981 TPO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.