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R574 GMW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,545 mi
Last recorded121,545 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 GMW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 121,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 116,039 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,199 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 104,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 100,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,663 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 95,560 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 90,356 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 84,604 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 84,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R574 GMW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 R574 GMW, 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

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What year was R574 GMW registered?

R574 GMW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R574 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 GMW 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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