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R424 XNC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,556 mi
Last recorded145,556 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 XNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 145,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 145,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 133,427 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 133,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 121,491 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2007 104,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 92,220 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 92,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R424 XNC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R424 XNC, 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 R424 XNC registered?

R424 XNC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R424 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 XNC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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