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R817 WBU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,598 mi
Last recorded81,598 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 WBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2011 81,598 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,598 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 71,149 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 65,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 53,744 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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R817 WBU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R817 WBU, 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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How do I check the history of R817 WBU?

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What year was R817 WBU registered?

R817 WBU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R817 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 WBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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