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R813 PWN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

156,837 mi
Last recorded156,837 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 PWN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2010 156,837 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 152,753 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside parking brake outer cable damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2009 152,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside parking brake outer cable damaged

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 May 2008 140,749 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 140,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 128,498 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 128,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 116,568 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 116,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R813 PWN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R813 PWN, 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 R813 PWN registered?

R813 PWN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R813 PWN safe to buy?

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