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R369 LLJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,323 mi
Last recorded182,323 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 LLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 182,323 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 182,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 169,032 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 169,032 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 165,635 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 165,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 160,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 152,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear wheel arch corroded

steering very light

Fail 8 Jul 2011 152,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear wheel arch corroded

steering very light

Pass 2 Aug 2010 139,166 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,096 miles

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

power steering feels very light

Pass 31 Jul 2008 106,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 85,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,523 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f bottom arm bush splitting

o/s/r tyre has nail in

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 10 Aug 2005 71,969 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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R369 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R369 LLJ, 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 R369 LLJ registered?

R369 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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