MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
offside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
nearside rear tyre side wall badly kerbed and perished
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R238 MGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R238 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 R238 MGJ registered?
R238 MGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R238 MGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R238 MGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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