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R822 XVG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,553 mi
Last recorded202,553 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 XVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 202,553 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 202,553 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 199,825 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 10 Jun 2010 199,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 9 Jun 2009 197,367 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

excessive corrosion to n/s/f floor not within perscribed area

front radiator grille missing

rear wiper incomplete

Fail 4 Jun 2009 197,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

excessive corrosion to n/s/f floor not within perscribed area

front radiator grille missing

radiator insecure

rear wiper incomplete

Pass 2 Jun 2008 195,797 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 195,797 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 193,214 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 193,202 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan not in prescribed area

damage to o/s/f outer sill

front brake pads very low advise replacement a,s,a,p

rear wiper balde split

slight damage to o/s/f headlamp

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2006 190,078 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 190,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

damage to both front wings

damage to o/s headlamp

outer sill damage to o/s/f sill

rear wiper split

screen damage

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 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R822 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.

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What year was R822 XVG registered?

R822 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R822 XVG safe to buy?

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