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R163 NRD

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 NRD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 136,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake has long travel

n/s and o/s hand brake cables outer case split.

rear number plate starting toi delaminate

Pass 3 Nov 2009 136,012 miles

hand brake has long travel

n/s and o/s hand brake cables outer case split.

rear number plate starting toi delaminate

Fail 8 Nov 2008 124,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

near side handbrake cable corroded and bunched up.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 124,102 miles

near side handbrake cable corroded and bunched up.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,027 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 98,478 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 85,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R163 NRD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R163 NRD, 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 R163 NRD registered?

R163 NRD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R163 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 NRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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