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R609 VCH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 VCH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,750 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 92,750 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant cap missing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,290 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 85,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,977 miles

catalyst lazy

Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,976 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

catalyst lazy

Pass 10 Oct 2009 59,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,133 miles

all tyres getting close to legal limit on edges both rear tyres sllightly out of shape 205/40/17 W

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

chips in bottom of windscreen advise repair or replace before next mot

n/s windscreen wiper split at ends advise replace

Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres getting close to legal limit on edges both rear tyres sllightly out of shape 205/40/17 W

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

chips in bottom of windscreen advise repair or replace before next mot

n/s windscreen wiper split at ends advise replace

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen chipped †offside nearside front wishbone bushes slight wear

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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R609 VCH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R609 VCH, 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 R609 VCH registered?

R609 VCH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R609 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 VCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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