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R772 VLR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,254 mi
Last recorded85,254 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 VLR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 85,254 miles

windscreen chipped, o/s mirror, o/s rear arch, front number plate, body damage, o/s rear tyre pressure low, o/s rear flexy, hand brake outer cables broken, exhaust manifold blow

Fail 1 Sep 2008 85,254 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

windscreen chipped, o/s mirror, o/s rear arch, front number plate, body damage, o/s rear tyre pressure low, o/s rear flexy, hand brake outer cables broken, exhaust manifold blow

Pass 20 Aug 2007 76,295 miles

o/s wing mirror,windscreen chipped,play in steering column,o/s front wheel trim missing,hazard switch,o/s rear arch,baby seat fitted,exhaust blows at joins,

rear flexy ferrules and unions rusty,hand brake cables,multi guards fitted,surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2006 64,118 miles

cat slow to act,

Fail 26 Jul 2006 64,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

windscreen chiped

wt x4

surface corrosion to o/s rear arch lip

centre exhaust rusty

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake cables swollen

minor uneven wear to rear tyres

o/s wing mirror cracked

rear axle heavy surface corrosion

rear flexy ferrules rusty

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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R772 VLR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R772 VLR, 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 R772 VLR registered?

R772 VLR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R772 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R772 VLR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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