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R721 AVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,333 mi
Last recorded118,333 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 AVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 118,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 107,372 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s inner c/v boot split

o/s/r brake hose ferrel slightly corroded

slight condensation n/s/f headlight

Fail 4 Sep 2009 107,372 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s inner c/v boot split

o/s/r brake hose ferrel slightly corroded

slight condensation n/s/f headlight

Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,399 miles

o/s front inner c/v boot split

Fail 5 Mar 2008 92,349 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s front inner c/v boot split

Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 84,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R721 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R721 AVV, 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 R721 AVV registered?

R721 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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