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R617 DHO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 DHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,612 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,612 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-CHASSIS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION.F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.DAMAGE N/S/R WHEEL RIM.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,647 miles

n/s/ door sill corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2008 75,647 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/ door sill corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2007 67,607 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,607 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 67,598 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 63,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,737 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 58,473 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 58,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R617 DHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 R617 DHO, 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 R617 DHO registered?

R617 DHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R617 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 DHO shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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