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R646 LAU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,936 mi
Last recorded107,936 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 LAU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 107,936 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 85,293 miles

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight play in steering column

Fail 11 Sep 2006 85,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O.S.R TYRE STEPPED INSIDE EDGE

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

STEERING COLUMN HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 Sep 2005 77,099 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R646 LAU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R646 LAU, 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 R646 LAU registered?

R646 LAU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R646 LAU safe to buy?

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