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R727 AVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,215 mi
Last recorded87,215 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 AVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,215 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 87,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 76,638 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,582 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Minor exhaust blow at front to centre sections joint.

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,647 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 58,828 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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R727 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R727 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 R727 AVV registered?

R727 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R727 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 AVV shows 9 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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