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R829 XVG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,691 mi
Last recorded96,691 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 XVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 96,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,281 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 91,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 88,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,924 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 80,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 77,365 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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R829 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R829 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R829 XVG?

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What year was R829 XVG registered?

R829 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R829 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R829 XVG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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