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R281 ORM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,661 mi
Last recorded96,661 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 ORM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,661 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 95,556 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,129 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,778 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 61,265 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 52,622 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 52,622 miles

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

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

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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R281 ORM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R281 ORM, 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 R281 ORM?

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What year was R281 ORM registered?

R281 ORM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R281 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 ORM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R281 ORM have outstanding finance?

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