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R331 JHR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,466 mi
Last recorded56,466 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 JHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,763 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,964 miles

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,964 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,897 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,897 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres have cracks around tread

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,767 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear number plate advise slight deterioration

Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,767 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear number plate advise slight deterioration

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,607 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 46,380 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 41,108 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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R331 JHR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R331 JHR, 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 R331 JHR registered?

R331 JHR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R331 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 JHR shows 12 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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