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R120 NCH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,405 mi
Last recorded154,405 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 NCH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 154,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 144,252 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s headlamp lens damaged

Fail 26 May 2017 143,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear coil springs corroding

n/s headlamp lens damaged

Pass 23 May 2016 139,944 miles

corrosion brake pipe & hose ends

corrosion to jacking points

corrosion to suspension arms

stone chip n/s headlamp

Fail 23 May 2016 139,944 miles

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

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

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

corrosion brake pipe & hose ends

corrosion to jacking points

corrosion to suspension arms

stone chip n/s headlamp

Pass 28 May 2015 138,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 134,247 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 123,176 miles

corrosion to metal brake pipes

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 25 May 2011 115,219 miles

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

o/s handbrake cable poor condition

slight leak exhaust manifold

Pass 25 May 2011 115,219 miles

o/s handbrake cable poor condition

slight leak exhaust manifold

Pass 25 May 2010 108,984 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 102,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 102,175 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Vehicle body has cosmetic damage and corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 95,149 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Vehicle body has cosmetic damage and corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 87,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coil springs lower carriers corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coil springs lower carriers corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,507 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2006 79,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

remianing steel brake pipes corroding

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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R120 NCH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R120 NCH, 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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R120 NCH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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