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R588 VCC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,824 mi
Last recorded110,824 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 VCC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,824 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

front jacking points corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,759 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where pipe joins to flexie on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,682 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,837 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 88,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,247 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,685 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 83,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,237 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 82,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 81,983 miles

Exhaust hangers perished

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe corroded

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

Rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,983 miles

Exhaust hangers perished

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

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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R588 VCC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R588 VCC, 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 R588 VCC registered?

R588 VCC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R588 VCC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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