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R743 AVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,411 mi
Last recorded88,411 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 AVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,247 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,201 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,199 miles

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

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

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

limited handbrake lever reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,852 miles

slight corrosion in nearside rear floor

Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion in nearside rear floor

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,492 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,447 miles

limited handbrake lever reserve travel

Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

limited handbrake lever reserve travel

Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,480 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 68,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,457 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 53,039 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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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R743 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R743 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 R743 AVV registered?

R743 AVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R743 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 AVV shows 18 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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