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R179 EVT

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,562 mi
Last recorded139,562 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 EVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 139,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,006 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,994 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 121,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 113,424 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2012 113,420 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 99,183 miles

the nsf osf outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs slight rust but still in limits

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 87,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 85,450 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,910 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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R179 EVT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R179 EVT, 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 R179 EVT registered?

R179 EVT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R179 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 EVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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