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R952 ARP

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,249 mi
Last recorded93,249 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 ARP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,249 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,406 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,104 miles

N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL PERISHED.

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

Fail 24 Apr 2010 87,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL PERISHED.

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,879 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 83,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,020 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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R952 ARP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R952 ARP, 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 R952 ARP registered?

R952 ARP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R952 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 ARP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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