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R795 SLH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,836 mi
Last recorded56,836 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 SLH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 53,959 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 53,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 53,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 46,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,891 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 38,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,878 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not expposing ply or cords

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

front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be missread

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs but not weakened

Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/F tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not expposing ply or cords

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

front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be missread

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs but not weakened

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,606 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,255 miles

Lower Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,254 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 34,240 miles

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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R795 SLH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R795 SLH, 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 R795 SLH registered?

R795 SLH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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