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R456 JDD

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 JDD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,554 miles

Different size tyres on front than on rear

Exhaust hitting floor

Spare tyre defective

n/s outer sill damaged and arches corroded

rear lap belt missing

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 3 Apr 2013 101,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s outer sill damaged and arches corroded

rear lap belt missing

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 95,066 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2009 87,674 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 79,115 miles

advise lift in o/s & n/s top leg assemblys when vehicle raised but appears to be design rather than wear

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise slight brake bind o/s rear

advise steel pipe on n/s rear load valve rusty replace as soon as possible

steel feed to o/s front flexible rusty replace as soon as possible

steel parts of o/s & n/s rear flexibles rusty

Fail 6 May 2008 79,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise lift in o/s & n/s top leg assemblys when vehicle raised but appears to be design rather than wear

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise slight brake bind o/s rear

advise steel pipe on n/s rear load valve rusty replace as soon as possible

steel feed to o/s front flexible rusty replace as soon as possible

steel parts of o/s & n/s rear flexibles rusty

Pass 3 May 2007 71,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 64,107 miles

advise front brake discs poor condition change as soon as possible

advise rear sedction of exhaust system minor leak & poor condition change as soon as possible

advise steel parts of o/s & n/s front flexibles rusty change as soon as possible

Pass 1 Jun 2005 55,522 miles

advise steel parts of o/s rear flexible brake hose rusty but not corroded cleaned and greased at time of test

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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R456 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R456 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 R456 JDD registered?

R456 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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