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R170 LGH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,566 mi
Last recorded91,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 LGH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs heavily pitted

both front brakes showing borderline fluctuation during roller brake test

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,069 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 91,069 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 89,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate faded- offside front indicator slightly faded- offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge- battery loose in clamp -both front strut gaitors split-

Slight uplift to top front strut mounts- slight corrosion to rear springs - slight wear & cracks to lower arm bush -o/s/r inner side lamp not working

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,475 miles

Handbrake travel long

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight condensation in nearside front headlamp

Slight damage to offside outer sill

both front strut gaitors split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,613 miles

Both front strut dust gaitors split

Handbrake travel slightly long

Rear number plate starting to fade

Slight movement in top strut mounts

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,011 miles

Both front strut dust gaitors split

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Both handbrake sleeves torn corrosion setting in

Centre and rear exhaust casings corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear footbrake reading low

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,270 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,101 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R170 LGH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R170 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 R170 LGH registered?

R170 LGH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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