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R156 LGH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 LGH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exaust system poor condition but not blowing

front number plate poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,380 miles

exaust system poor condition but not blowing

front number plate poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2010 81,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked rear one poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked rear one poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,488 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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R156 LGH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R156 LGH, 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 R156 LGH registered?

R156 LGH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R156 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 LGH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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