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R128 NCH

1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,370 mi
Last recorded87,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 NCH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,370 miles

initial corrosion on both rear flexi hose ends

Pass 31 Jan 2007 85,392 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 85,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,681 miles

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

offside inner c.v.gaiter split.

Fail 10 Jan 2006 83,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside inner c.v.gaiter split.

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport?

Based on 525 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
7,818
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
Registration plate lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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R128 NCH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 91,635 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 GTI Cupra Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R128 NCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R128 NCH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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