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R991 FBX

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

81,230 mi
Last recorded81,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 FBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2019 81,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill areas holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole/slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low efficiency

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished /small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever travel

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 80,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

front offside tyre edges worn

handbrake lever travel

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,591 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

front offside tyre edges worn

handbrake lever travel

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2018 80,584 miles

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear arches rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 78,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,368 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 77,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items on rear seat needsd to be moved to gain access to seat belts

Steering wheel in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items on rear seat needsd to be moved to gain access to seat belts

Steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning light on

battery insecure

corrosion starting on both rear wheel arches

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,457 miles

Airbag light on indicating a fault with system

Front and rear bumper in poor condition they have slight accident damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,906 miles

Airbag light on indicating a fault

Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag light on indicating a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 54,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,954 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 44,954 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,637 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,837 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 34,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,383 miles

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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R991 FBX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R991 FBX, 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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R991 FBX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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