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R384 GKX

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,591 mi
Last recorded86,591 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 GKX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,591 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,749 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,610 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 25 Aug 2011 76,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,091 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,149 miles

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

condensation nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge and may split open soon

rear number plate water marked

some metal brake pipes pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,257 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,051 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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R384 GKX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R384 GKX, 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 R384 GKX registered?

R384 GKX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R384 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 GKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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