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RBZ 5782

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,531 mi
Last recorded89,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 5782
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 89,531 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 89,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 82,318 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 82,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 71,935 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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RBZ 5782 is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 79,835 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RBZ 5782, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was RBZ 5782 registered?

RBZ 5782 is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RBZ 5782 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 5782 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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