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R975 XNB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,835 mi
Last recorded82,835 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 XNB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 82,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 82,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,566 miles

fault on wiper/washer stalk.

light scratch on windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 75,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fault on wiper/washer stalk.

light scratch on windscreen but not obscuring the drivers view.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,274 miles

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

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

scratch on windscreen

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 67,274 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

scratch on windscreen

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,223 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine over heating on idle

metallic sound coming from engine

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,725 miles

slight movement in steering wheel, ok at time of test

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,391 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,478 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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R975 XNB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R975 XNB, 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 R975 XNB registered?

R975 XNB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 August 1997.

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