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R809 ODC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,467 mi
Last recorded73,467 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 73,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine not running well

front suspension strut tops worn

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,498 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,453 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 67,453 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,394 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,118 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,329 miles

advise exhaust rattle

advise nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,288 miles

n/s sill damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2005 45,348 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 45,346 miles

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

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

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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R809 ODC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R809 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 R809 ODC registered?

R809 ODC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R809 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R809 ODC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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