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R279 CVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

81,300 mi
Last recorded81,300 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,300 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 79,394 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Aug 2006 79,393 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear 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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R279 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R279 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 R279 CVV registered?

R279 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R279 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 CVV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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