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R885 WBW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,646 mi
Last recorded163,646 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 WBW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 163,646 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,443 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 131,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 108,001 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2010 99,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,051 miles

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 22 Jul 2008 83,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 79,625 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 79,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 79,622 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,588 miles

near/side front tire worn on inner and outer edges

slight leak on front exhaust pipe joint

Fail 12 Apr 2006 72,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near/side front tire worn on inner and outer edge

slight leak on front exhaust pipe joint

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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R885 WBW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R885 WBW, 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 R885 WBW registered?

R885 WBW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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