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R365 WBU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,149 mi
Last recorded25,149 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 WBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,149 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 25,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,512 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r door does not open from in or outside

Fail 19 Sep 2011 97,512 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r door does not open from in or outside

Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,340 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 78,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear door not opening

Pass 12 Sep 2009 68,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,742 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 58,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,756 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 54,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 48,180 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 48,125 miles

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

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

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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R365 WBU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R365 WBU, 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 R365 WBU registered?

R365 WBU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R365 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 WBU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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