MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded
Handbrake "long"
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering wheel cover insucure and dangerous
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe?
Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R237 BTX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 85,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R237 BTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R237 BTX registered?
R237 BTX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 3 November 1997.
Is R237 BTX safe to buy?
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