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R790 VLR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 VLR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 106,347 miles

boot floor rusty

brake fluid reservoir dirty /unable to see brake fluid

parking brake lever damaged

rear bumper loose

rear seat belts damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2024 106,060 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

boot floor rusty

brake fluid reservoir dirty /unable to see brake fluid

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear brake noisy

parking brake lever damaged

rear bumper loose

rear seat belts damaged

unable to check near side front tyre valve

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,545 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seat in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2023 92,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged cut in half (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seat in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2022 85,938 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,813 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,083 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,844 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,390 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,148 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,266 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,461 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 43,354 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 43,354 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R790 VLR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R790 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 R790 VLR registered?

R790 VLR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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