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R519 SJM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,155 mi
Last recorded135,155 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 SJM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not showing the cords

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 135,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not showing the cords

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not showing the cords

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

child seats fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 125,408 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not showing the cords

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

child seats fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 114,930 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 109,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 107,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 98,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,280 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 77,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 67,039 miles

both front lower suspention arm rear bushs slightly adrift

hazzard light switch faulty (hard to switch off)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front lower suspention arm rear bushs slightly adrift

hazzard light switch faulty (hard to switch off)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,686 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R519 SJM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R519 SJM, 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 R519 SJM registered?

R519 SJM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R519 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 SJM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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