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R799 BDC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,325 mi
Last recorded123,325 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 BDC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 123,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 123,321 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 117,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,989 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 109,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,683 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,932 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,707 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,073 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,471 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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R799 BDC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R799 BDC, 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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R799 BDC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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