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R564 UAB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,726 mi
Last recorded79,726 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 UAB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 79,726 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,393 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

noise from rear brakes suggests inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 72,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,066 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 53,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

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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R564 UAB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R564 UAB, 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 R564 UAB registered?

R564 UAB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R564 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R564 UAB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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