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R720 RBM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

102,897 mi
Last recorded102,897 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 RBM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 102,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in rear wheel bearings.n/s/sill damagedo/s/ door piller cracked

seat belt slow to return

tyre wearing on edge and side walls damaged.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 102,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in rear wheel bearings.n/s/sill damagedo/s/ door piller cracked

seat belt slow to return

tyre wearing on edge and side walls damaged.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 102,231 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 89,525 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 89,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 78,407 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

stone chip in zon e b of screen †steel wheels fitted with 155/13 tyres

Fail 12 Oct 2005 78,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steel wheels fitted with 155r13 tyres

Stone chip in zone b of screen

Fail 10 Oct 2005 78,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stone chip in zone B of windscreen

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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R720 RBM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R720 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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What year was R720 RBM registered?

R720 RBM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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