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R464 JDD

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,659 mi
Last recorded172,659 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 JDD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 172,659 miles

clutch pedal grip rubber missing

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge of tread and perished

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2007 172,659 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

clutch pedal grip rubber missing

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge and slightly perished

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2006 170,397 miles

Brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 19 Aug 2006 170,397 miles

Brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 167,714 miles

both rear tyres perished

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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R464 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R464 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 R464 JDD registered?

R464 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R464 JDD safe to buy?

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