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R234 MGJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,023 mi
Last recorded50,023 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 MGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,023 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 50,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,291 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 46,199 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 42,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,344 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 24,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,013 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 21,013 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,389 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 19,389 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R234 MGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R234 MGJ, 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 R234 MGJ registered?

R234 MGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R234 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 MGJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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