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F894 RLX

1989 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,281 mi
Last recorded14,281 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Seat Ibiza50,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF894 RLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 14,281 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 14,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 14,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 13,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 13,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,855 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,503 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,003 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 11,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front valve stem relaese air when moved

Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,950 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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F894 RLX is a 1989 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F894 RLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F894 RLX registered?

F894 RLX is a 1989 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F894 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F894 RLX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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