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R603 NBL

1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,704 mi
Last recorded126,704 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 NBL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 126,704 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 116,116 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 116,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 106,312 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 106,133 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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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R603 NBL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R603 NBL, 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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What year was R603 NBL registered?

R603 NBL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R603 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 NBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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