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R779 VLR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 VLR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,904 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 85,900 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,339 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering colum has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,905 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,255 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,689 miles

BOTH TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R779 VLR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R779 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R779 VLR registered?

R779 VLR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R779 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 VLR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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