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R180 LGH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,075 mi
Last recorded127,075 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 LGH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2010 127,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 127,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 113,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 82,583 miles

exhaust crumbly

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 LGH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R180 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 R180 LGH registered?

R180 LGH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 August 1997.

Is R180 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 LGH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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