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OAZ 8193

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,176 mi
Last recorded109,176 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 8193
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,176 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box baffles loose

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 100,524 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 100,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,140 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,620 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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OAZ 8193 is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAZ 8193, 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 8193 registered?

OAZ 8193 is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 8193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 8193 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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