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R150 NCH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,941 mi
Last recorded47,941 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 NCH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside mirror slightly damaged (view to rear ok)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 47,939 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside mirror slightly damaged (view to rear ok)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,889 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 45,820 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,501 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,612 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 41,612 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R150 NCH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R150 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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What year was R150 NCH registered?

R150 NCH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R150 NCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 NCH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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