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R703 RBM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,599 mi
Last recorded119,599 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 RBM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,242 miles

advise floor pan is wax oiled

advise metal brake pipes are greased up

advise n/s/f track rod end has minor movement

advise n/s/r wheel bearing has minor movement

advise o/s/f track rod end has minor movement

advise o/s/r wheel bearing has minor movement

Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,479 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

plastic sill covers

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,065 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 109,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,124 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,287 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 100,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 97,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 95,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 90,331 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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R703 RBM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R703 RBM, 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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R703 RBM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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