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H11 BGM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,269 mi
Last recorded56,269 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 BGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2008 56,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,659 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H11 BGM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 H11 BGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H11 BGM registered?

H11 BGM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is H11 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 BGM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H11 BGM have outstanding finance?

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