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R915 ADX

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,318 mi
Last recorded86,318 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 ADX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,318 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine coolant low

small hole in n/s headlamp

Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine coolant low

small hole in n/s headlamp

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when spun

Fail 14 Oct 2013 63,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

175/70r13

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy when spun

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 52,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,314 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,426 miles

stone chip in nearside headlight glass

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

both front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,256 miles

CHIP IN N/S HEAD LAMP

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 42,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CHIP IN N/S HEAD LAMP

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,760 miles

small hole in n/s/f headlamp not affecting beam pattern

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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R915 ADX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R915 ADX, 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 R915 ADX registered?

R915 ADX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R915 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 ADX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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