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R372 OAO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,176 mi
Last recorded129,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 OAO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 129,176 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 129,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 128,618 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 128,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 127,995 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 127,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 126,834 miles

All brake discs have corrosion due to been stood

Both front floors have been repaired from inside the vehicle

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear sill has damage but no sharp edges present

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged short flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Water drain on floor corroded but not within any prescribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,815 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre casolated

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Apr 2016 122,796 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre casolated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 119,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 119,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 114,003 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

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

Nearside front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,003 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

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

Nearside front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 100,352 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,923 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 79,124 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 79,124 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2009 70,121 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 66,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,793 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 63,793 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 61,330 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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R372 OAO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R372 OAO, 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 R372 OAO registered?

R372 OAO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R372 OAO shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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