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R510 DNJ

1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,000 mi
Last recorded47,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 DNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,153 miles

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

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

nearside wipere blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,259 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 37,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2005 33,094 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 33,094 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport?

Based on 525 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
7,818
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
Registration plate lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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R510 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 91,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R510 DNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R510 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R510 DNJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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