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R734 AVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,778 mi
Last recorded66,778 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 AVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 66,778 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 66,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,105 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

front brake discs worn

noise from nearside rear brake

offside rear inner light not working

offside rear tyre bald on stepped part of tread

Fail 27 Oct 2008 63,105 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on edges

front brake discs worn

noise from nearside rear brake

offside rear inner light not working

offside rear tyre bald on stepped part of tread

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,940 miles

offside rear tyre worn on stepped tread

play in nearside and offside front suspension tops with suspension hanging

Fail 15 Nov 2007 58,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn on stepped tread

play in nearside and offside front suspension tops with suspension hanging

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,851 miles

as per previous sheet

Fail 17 Nov 2006 52,795 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lift in nearside and offside front suspension with suspension hanging

Pass 17 Nov 2005 46,567 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 46,567 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall surface cracking

play in nearside and offside front suspension tops with suspension hanging

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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R734 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R734 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 R734 AVV registered?

R734 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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