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R664 CUB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,170 mi
Last recorded45,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 CUB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 44,556 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner tie rods have play

both front shock absorbers worn

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f inner driveshaft seal weeping

n/s/r handbrake cable rubber casing deteriated

Fail 27 Jan 2012 44,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner tie rods have play

both front shock absorbers worn

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f inner driveshaft seal weeping

n/s/r handbrake cable rubber casing deteriated

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,253 miles

osr tyre cracks on wall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,883 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,319 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,875 miles

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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R664 CUB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R664 CUB, 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 R664 CUB registered?

R664 CUB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R664 CUB safe to buy?

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