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R827 ODC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,986 mi
Last recorded115,986 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 115,986 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 113,211 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 113,211 miles

Nearside Front 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.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 103,474 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F headlamp dip beam very dim

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear whell arches have slight corrosion

corrosion on spare wheel well but not within 30cm of an prescribed area

Fail 15 Sep 2010 103,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F headlamp dip beam very dim

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear whell arches have slight corrosion

corrosion on spare wheel well but not within 30cm of an prescribed area

front brake disc's lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2009 96,081 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 96,081 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,558 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 93,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front pads appears to be 70% worn

some underbody corrosion but appears sound

Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,877 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 86,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 7,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R827 ODC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R827 ODC, 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 R827 ODC registered?

R827 ODC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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