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R924 BCV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,568 mi
Last recorded59,568 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 BCV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,568 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

o/s/f tyre perished

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in both strut top mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,439 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,109 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

small splits to n/s/r & o/s/r inner tyre sidewalls

suspect leak from front brake pipes.( engine bay)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

small splits to n/s/r & o/s/r inner tyre sidewalls

suspect leak from front brake pipes.( engine bay)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,458 miles

front shocks have a slight misting of oil

part of n/s/r sidelight not working

rear reg plate deteriated

slight blow to exhaust

slight play in front strut top mounts

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

one of n/s/r sidelights not working

rear reg plate deteriating

slight play in front strut top mounts

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

one of n/s/r sidelights not working

rear reg plate deteriating

slight play in front strut top mounts

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,848 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,083 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,515 miles

O/s/r tyre plugged

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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R924 BCV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R924 BCV, 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 R924 BCV registered?

R924 BCV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R924 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 BCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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