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R140 CTG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,671 mi
Last recorded80,671 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 CTG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,309 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 67,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,705 miles

surface rust to both rear brake ferrules slight play to both front top suspension leg mountings heavy flaking to rear ciol springs

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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R140 CTG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R140 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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How do I check the history of R140 CTG?

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What year was R140 CTG registered?

R140 CTG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R140 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 CTG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R140 CTG have outstanding finance?

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