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R130 CTG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,392 mi
Last recorded123,392 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 CTG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on n/s rear inner arch

Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,377 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 116,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 112,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

steering slightly stiff

Fail 13 Oct 2011 112,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

steering slightly stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2010 107,023 miles

Nearside rear tyre on limit of wear and should be replaced as soon as possible.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,514 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 94,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 88,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,734 miles

Handbrake travel long, but still a little in reserve.

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

Offside front tyre should be replaced very soon.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 75,251 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 75,238 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R130 CTG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R130 CTG, 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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What year was R130 CTG registered?

R130 CTG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R130 CTG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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