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R195 MJU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 MJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,804 miles

Both rear arches corroded behind plastic trim not structural not hazardous noty possible to inspect fully

Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,804 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both rear arches corroded behind plastic trim not structural not hazardous noty possible to inspect fully

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,468 miles

gearbox oil leaks pos .rev light switch rear arches corroded behind trim . engine misfire at idle speed

Pass 1 Sep 2010 78,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 76,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 70,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,334 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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R195 MJU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R195 MJU, 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 R195 MJU registered?

R195 MJU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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