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R480 JDD

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,561 mi
Last recorded94,561 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 JDD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,561 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 94,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 92,780 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,780 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,714 miles

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

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,835 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 87,835 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 84,716 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,812 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,812 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre just legal. a lot of play in top of both front struts.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,903 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front headlamp lenze cracked(not effecting beam pattern)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,903 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Front number plate cracked.

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

Nearside front headlamp lenze cracked(not effecting beam pattern)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,063 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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R480 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R480 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 R480 JDD registered?

R480 JDD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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