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R872 XVG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,384 mi
Last recorded55,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 XVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 55,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,819 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 45,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills are corroded adjacent to wheelarches and will need attention soon

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,277 miles

general corrosion to front suspension components

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 34,271 miles

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

general corrosion to front suspension components

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,225 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks and replacement is adviseable.

Both windscreen wipers only just clear the screen and replacement is advisable.

Lower suspension arms are starting to show surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged but servicable

Fail 9 Jul 2009 26,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,971 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 18,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R872 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R872 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 R872 XVG registered?

R872 XVG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R872 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 XVG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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