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R721 PAS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,558 mi
Last recorded128,558 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 PAS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 128,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2011 116,247 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front wheel rubbed in full hard lock slightly

o/s rear tyre has crack on inner side wall

Fail 25 Oct 2011 116,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front wheel rubbed in full hard lock slightly

o/s rear tyre has crack on inner side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,533 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 112,531 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,727 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 107,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 97,782 miles

both rear bearing slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2006 94,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 94,360 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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 PAS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R721 PAS, 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 PAS registered?

R721 PAS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R721 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 PAS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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