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R778 ODC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,001 miles

o/s front brake hose twisted

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front seatbelts slow to return

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

centre and rear exhaust blowing slightly

centre exhaust baffels loose and slightly noisey

n/s and o/s front floor slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear wheelarches slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear wheelbearings have slight play

n/s rear brakedisc slightly corroded

o/s rear inner wheelarch/valance damaged and corroded

windscreen has damage to n/s but not in swept area

Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,402 miles

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

rear axel corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 83,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear axel corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 83,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,125 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 71,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 63,122 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 63,122 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 63,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,393 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 59,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R778 ODC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R778 ODC, 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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R778 ODC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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