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R798 ODC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,654 mi
Last recorded105,654 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,654 miles

n/s/r tyre has few small cuts on the inner wall

Fail 20 Jul 2012 105,651 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has few small cuts on the inner wall

Pass 23 Jul 2011 104,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 104,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nail in nearside front tyre. tyre also worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,708 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 79,600 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 77,982 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 75,693 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 75,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R798 ODC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R798 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R798 ODC registered?

R798 ODC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R798 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 ODC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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