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R420 CNV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,259 mi
Last recorded134,259 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 CNV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 134,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 128,607 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

nearside outter sill is corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 123,935 miles

rear reg.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2008 118,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 42,744 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,744 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 102,194 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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R420 CNV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R420 CNV, 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 R420 CNV registered?

R420 CNV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R420 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 CNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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