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R265 CVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,299 mi
Last recorded71,299 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,904 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 32,338 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,715 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R265 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R265 CVV, 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 R265 CVV registered?

R265 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R265 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 CVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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