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R237 BTX

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,935 mi
Last recorded181,935 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe85,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 BTX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 181,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 177,792 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 177,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 168,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 155,055 miles

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.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Direction indicator incorrect colour 96
Stop lamp not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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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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