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R427 RWR

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,141 mi
Last recorded81,141 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe85,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 RWR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,141 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,136 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Oct 2007 61,355 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,355 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Direction indicator incorrect colour 96
Stop lamp not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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R427 RWR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 85,160 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 1.4 Sxe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R427 RWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R427 RWR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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