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R987 LPR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,003 mi
Last recorded230,003 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 LPR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 230,003 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 229,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside ffront seat belt slow to retract

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 225,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 225,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 222,172 miles

Drivers & passenger rear seat belts slow to re-tract

Offside rear tyre worn low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 222,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Drivers & passenger rear seat belts slow to re-tract

Offside rear tyre worn low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 212,402 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 212,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2010 202,137 miles

O/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

Fail 12 Feb 2010 202,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both park brake cable outer casings deteriorating.

O/s/r tyre tread slightly uneven

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

Park brake lever has long travel/freeplay before operating park brake.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 190,554 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 190,554 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 171,147 miles

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

N/s/r wheel arch deteriorating.

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 171,147 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

N/s/r wheel arch deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 149,370 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 128,259 miles

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.Front brake pads look low.Engine undertray loose.

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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R987 LPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R987 LPR, 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 R987 LPR registered?

R987 LPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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