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R409 JDD

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,367 mi
Last recorded132,367 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 JDD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 132,367 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 130,252 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 130,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 127,626 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 125,497 miles

both front strut tops slight play

o/s/r brake rearing low

rear number plate poor

Fail 19 Oct 2009 125,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front strut tops slight play

o/s/r brake rearing low

rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Oct 2008 119,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,902 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 93,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 85,477 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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R409 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R409 JDD, 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 R409 JDD registered?

R409 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R409 JDD safe to buy?

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