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R10 OLT

1997 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 OLT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 87,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 78,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rears and N/S/F tyres getting abit low on tread

Rear indicators starting to fade slightly

Small crack at screen

Very slight wear and movement starting at both rear W/Bearings

Pass 3 Feb 2006 68,892 miles

Airbag light on indicating fault in system.

Both front tyres nearing wear limit.

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light to the rear of the vehicle.

Both rear inner sidelights inop.

Both rear tyres worn near limit on inner edges.

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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R10 OLT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R10 OLT, 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.

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What year was R10 OLT registered?

R10 OLT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R10 OLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 OLT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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