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R243 RAU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 RAU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,082 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,451 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,251 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,855 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,005 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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R243 RAU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R243 RAU, 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

How do I check the history of R243 RAU?

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What year was R243 RAU registered?

R243 RAU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R243 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 RAU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R243 RAU have outstanding finance?

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