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J427 RRX

1991 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,458 mi
Last recorded39,458 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 RRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 39,458 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 39,457 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,207 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion central floor pan area around floor stiffener (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan around stiffener plate (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak from gearbox area ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,138 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear suspension components

slight leak oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 35,921 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,701 miles

Damage on O/S/R lense cluster BORDERLINE

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,393 miles

o/s/r lamp lense damaged, but not emitting white light

Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,393 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r lamp lense damaged, but not emitting white light

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,085 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,760 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced perishing to both rear tyres

front registration plate has slight damage

offside front wing has slight damage, any sharp edges covered

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,517 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 32,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Perishing both rear tyre side walls

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

low reading n/s handbrake

low reading n/s/r footbrake

Fail 5 Jul 2006 31,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advance wear and perishing to both rear tyres

perishing in general to rear suspension bushes

slight inbalance to front brakes

unevan wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advance wear and perishing to both rear tyres

perishing in general to rear suspension bushes

slight inbalance to front brakes

unevan wear to o/s/f tyre

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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J427 RRX is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 60,446 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 J427 RRX, 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 35 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J427 RRX is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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