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R472 WNO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,536 mi
Last recorded77,536 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 WNO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 77,536 miles

NUBER CRACKED

O/S/F N/S/F SHOCK OILY

PAD LOW FRONT

Fail 30 Aug 2008 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NUBER CRACKED

O/S/F N/S/F SHOCK OILY

O/S/F TYRE LOW

PAD LOW FRONT

Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 75,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 71,507 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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R472 WNO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R472 WNO, 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 R472 WNO?

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What year was R472 WNO registered?

R472 WNO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R472 WNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 WNO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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