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R388 CKG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,647 mi
Last recorded63,647 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 CKG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,003 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

check operation of anti-lock braking system

Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,003 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

check operation of anti-lock braking system

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,064 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Nail in offside rear tyre

check operation of front windscreen washer, switch fault?

heatshields loose on exhaust front pipe

rear silencer baffles loose & small split/leak

Fail 7 Aug 2006 53,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Nail in offside rear tyre

check operation of front windscreen washer, switch fault?

heatshields loose on exhaust front pipe

rear silencer baffles loose & small split/leak

Fail 26 Aug 2005 48,736 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

rear silencer baffles loose & getting rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2005 48,736 miles

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

rear silencer baffles loose & getting rusty

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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R388 CKG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R388 CKG, 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

How do I check the history of R388 CKG?

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What year was R388 CKG registered?

R388 CKG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R388 CKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 CKG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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