MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise play in front suspenshion top mounts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
near side wiper blade split at edges
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R157 AOR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R157 AOR, 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 R157 AOR registered?
R157 AOR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 1997.
Is R157 AOR safe to buy?
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