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R682 VVU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,499 mi
Last recorded76,499 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 VVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,091 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,459 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,915 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,360 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 57,257 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 52,113 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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R682 VVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R682 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 R682 VVU registered?

R682 VVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R682 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 VVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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