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R371 LLJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,269 mi
Last recorded84,269 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 LLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 84,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 83,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 83,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 83,110 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 83,108 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,553 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 81,147 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 80,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,991 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,206 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 78,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,962 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,460 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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R371 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R371 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R371 LLJ registered?

R371 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R371 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 LLJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R371 LLJ have outstanding finance?

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