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R317 NDA

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,559 mi
Last recorded127,559 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 NDA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 127,559 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 127,558 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 125,676 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 125,676 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 124,012 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,834 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 113,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,069 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 110,067 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,706 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,170 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 99,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 96,048 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,387 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 79,410 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 79,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R317 NDA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R317 NDA, 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 R317 NDA registered?

R317 NDA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R317 NDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 NDA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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