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R730 AVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,175 mi
Last recorded55,175 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 AVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,175 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,811 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,685 miles

Oil leak

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

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

battery insecure

offside rear seat back slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 36,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

damage to nearside headlamp

Pass 8 May 2010 30,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 27,505 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 27,505 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,935 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres on vehicle are aged and have cracks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front wheel has slight restricted movement

Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 25,851 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R730 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R730 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 R730 AVV registered?

R730 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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