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R469 ULU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 ULU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,954 miles

front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,545 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both number plate's in poor condition

both rear tyre's worn close to limit

Fail 12 Nov 2008 82,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

both number plate's in poor condition

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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R469 ULU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R469 ULU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R469 ULU?

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What year was R469 ULU registered?

R469 ULU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R469 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 ULU shows 3 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.

Does R469 ULU have outstanding finance?

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