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R807 SLH

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 SLH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2009 98,184 miles

Corrosion on N/S/R and O/S/R wheel arches

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

Noise from steering column

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 98,184 miles

Corrosion on N/S/R and O/S/R wheel arches

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

Noise from steering column

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 90,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 81,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 81,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 72,762 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 63,858 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 63,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate water damaged poor condition

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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R807 SLH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R807 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 R807 SLH registered?

R807 SLH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R807 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R807 SLH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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