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R189 MJF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,505 mi
Last recorded91,505 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 MJF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 91,505 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit (8.3.1a)

n/s front binding slightly

n/s front door b post starting to crack paint poss post

o/s outer sill corroding and both arches corroding

suggest tracking check fronts worn hard

Fail 5 Feb 2016 87,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner and slightly out shape (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipes to res leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit (8.3.1a)

n/s front binding slightly

o/s outer sill corroding and both arches corroding

suggest tracking check fronts worn hard

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak round thermostat housing

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,788 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,575 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,976 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre cracking

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2013 67,976 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre cracking

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,168 miles

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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R189 MJF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R189 MJF, 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 R189 MJF registered?

R189 MJF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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