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R308 CVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 122,500 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 115,260 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to de-bond

offside front sidelight dim

Fail 14 Jul 2010 115,260 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to de-bond

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 6 Jul 2009 110,890 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside rear seatbelt retraction mechanism getting weak

Offside front brake hose perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 106,278 miles

Damage to off side sill

Off side front wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2008 106,278 miles

Damage to off side sill

Off side front wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Parking brake cables in poor condition

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 101,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 96,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads worn low

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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R308 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R308 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 R308 CVV registered?

R308 CVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R308 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R308 CVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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