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R180 CVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,868 mi
Last recorded176,868 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 176,868 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 176,811 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 176,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 163,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 147,540 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 147,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 131,287 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 131,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 115,321 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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R180 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R180 CVV, 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 R180 CVV registered?

R180 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R180 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 CVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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