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F289 RDF

1988 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,765 mi
Last recorded36,765 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1988 Seat Ibiza58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 RDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 36,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 36,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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F289 RDF is a 1988 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 58,636 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 F289 RDF, 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 38 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of F289 RDF?

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What year was F289 RDF registered?

F289 RDF is a 1988 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 December 1988.

Is F289 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F289 RDF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F289 RDF have outstanding finance?

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