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R670 VEW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,969 mi
Last recorded70,969 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 VEW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,969 miles

N/side rear brake requires service or repair.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 70,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/side rear brake requires service or repair.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,531 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Aug 2012 56,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 May 2010 56,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 56,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,270 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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R670 VEW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R670 VEW, 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 R670 VEW registered?

R670 VEW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R670 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R670 VEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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