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R693 VVU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,800 mi
Last recorded55,800 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 VVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,800 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 555,746 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,543 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,059 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,286 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,361 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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R693 VVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R693 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 R693 VVU registered?

R693 VVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R693 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 VVU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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