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R273 BNV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,806 mi
Last recorded157,806 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 BNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 157,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 118,512 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Apr 2008 103,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 97,759 miles

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

offside rear flexi ferrule corroded

passengers wiper worn

Fail 27 Apr 2007 97,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear flexi ferrule corroded

passengers wiper worn

Pass 3 May 2006 91,260 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 91,260 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R273 BNV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R273 BNV, 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 R273 BNV registered?

R273 BNV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R273 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 BNV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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