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R348 UCS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,120 mi
Last recorded92,120 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 UCS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 92,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear light slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear light slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,415 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 89,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 82,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,713 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front brake hose perishing

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear brake pipe unions into rear hoses corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside front wishbone rear bush

suspect front wheels rubbing arches

Fail 10 Jul 2008 77,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front brake hose perishing

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear brake pipe unions into rear hoses corroding

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play offside front wishbone rear bush

suspect front wheels rubbing arches

Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,165 miles

both handbrake cables in poor condition

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding slightly

nearside front wishbone rear bush detatching slightly but not resulting in excessive movement

rear brake pipe unions to hoses corroding slightly

slight play in both top strut mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,886 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 63,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 57,086 miles

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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R348 UCS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R348 UCS, 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 R348 UCS registered?

R348 UCS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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