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R649 DHO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 DHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,736 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,669 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,185 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,414 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,908 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 36,908 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 31,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,313 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 27,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

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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R649 DHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R649 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 R649 DHO registered?

R649 DHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R649 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R649 DHO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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