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R260 VNP

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,570 mi
Last recorded73,570 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 VNP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2012 73,570 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch release bearing noisey

engine has slight misfire

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,896 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,038 miles

Front registration plate discolouring, but still legible.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,185 miles

Both front shock absorber top mounts worn.

Both front tyres worn on outside edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,875 miles

Both front shockers have lift in top mounts.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some metal brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 59,231 miles

front tyres wearing edges

slight lift in both front shock absorber top mountings

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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R260 VNP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R260 VNP, 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 R260 VNP registered?

R260 VNP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R260 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 VNP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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