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R669 VVU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,772 mi
Last recorded160,772 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 VVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 160,772 miles

advise corroded floor pan under drivers seat rubber gromit area

advise near side track rod end gater starting to slit

advise play in both rear wheel bearings

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 153,664 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge getting close to wear bars

offside rear tyre getting close to wear bars

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Aug 2010 140,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 14 Aug 2009 133,361 miles

n/s/r handbrake lever does not return to stop

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 127,285 miles

rear tyres show signs of rubbing when vehicle under load

Fail 11 Aug 2008 127,282 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres show signs of rubbing when vehicle under load

Pass 13 Aug 2007 113,128 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 113,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 104,637 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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R669 VVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R669 VVU, 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 R669 VVU registered?

R669 VVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R669 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R669 VVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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