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R811 XVG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,676 mi
Last recorded88,676 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 XVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,676 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,902 miles

o/s/r handbrake cable corroding/deteriorating.

C.O emissions at fast+natural idle close to acceptable limits.

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

o/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s/r chassis leg corroding around axle mounts.

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts becoming close to acceptable limits.

power steering pipes corroding.

rear metal brake pipe ends corroding.

rear shock absorbers/springs corroding.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 82,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

C.O emissions at fast+natural idle close to acceptable limits.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

o/s/f floor pans corroding.

o/s/r chassis leg corroding around axle mounts.

o/s/r handbrake cable corroding/deteriorating.

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts becoming close to acceptable limits.

power steering pipes corroding.

rear metal brake pipe ends corroding.

rear shock absorbers/springs corroding.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,853 miles

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

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

all brake pipes heavily coated with grease

nearside and offside rear wheel archs slighty corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,223 miles

surface rust under vehicle

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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R811 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R811 XVG, 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 R811 XVG registered?

R811 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R811 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 XVG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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