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R736 AVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,670 mi
Last recorded135,670 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 AVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 135,670 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage on rear bumper

indicator stalk/ dip and main beam/ becoming faulty

nearside and offside rear wheel arches rusty

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside registration plate light dim

Fail 16 May 2011 135,669 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage on rear bumper

does not run very well

indicator stalk/ dip and main beam/ becoming faulty

nearside and offside rear wheel arches rusty

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside registration plate light dim

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2010 126,156 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 126,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 116,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,805 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 107,778 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 100,634 miles

nearside front brake pads lower than offside

rear indicators whitish-advise 2 new bulbs

up and down movement on both front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2006 93,581 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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R736 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue 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 R736 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 R736 AVV registered?

R736 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R736 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R736 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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