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OAZ 8186

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131,222 mi
Last recorded131,222 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 8186
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 131,222 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 131,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 131,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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OAZ 8186 is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 OAZ 8186, 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 OAZ 8186 registered?

OAZ 8186 is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 8186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 8186 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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