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R527 OAO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,127 mi
Last recorded78,127 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 OAO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,127 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,429 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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R527 OAO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R527 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 R527 OAO registered?

R527 OAO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R527 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 OAO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R527 OAO have outstanding finance?

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