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R822 MRH

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,454 mi
Last recorded63,454 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 MRH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front suspention top mountings worn

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust very rusty

n/s wiper poor

underside and body rusty in places esp r/n/s wheel arch

Fail 15 Jan 2009 63,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspention top mountings worn

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust very rusty

n/s wiper poor

underside and body rusty in places esp r/n/s wheel arch

Pass 12 Jan 2008 51,874 miles

sat nav fitted

washers poor

exhaust very rusty

n/s wiper poor

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,316 miles

Both headlight aims slightly high

Front o/side tyre wearing more on inner shoulder only just in tread limit

Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,878 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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R822 MRH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc 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 R822 MRH, 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 R822 MRH registered?

R822 MRH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R822 MRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R822 MRH 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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