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F474 LFG

1989 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,019 mi
Last recorded33,019 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Seat Ibiza50,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF474 LFG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 33,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 32,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 32,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 32,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 32,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,298 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,184 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 32,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,948 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,725 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner & outer walls perished

nearside rear tyre inner & outer walls perished

offside front tyre inner wall perished

Fail 13 Mar 2007 29,725 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre inner & outer walls perished

nearside rear tyre inner & outer walls perished

offside front tyre inner wall perished

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,927 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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F474 LFG is a 1989 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1989 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 50,935 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 F474 LFG, 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 37 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F474 LFG registered?

F474 LFG is a 1989 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 1989.

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