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R609 NNN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,082 mi
Last recorded96,082 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 NNN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,767 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on rear brake hose feruls

Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,475 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 81,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,632 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 72,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads low

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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R609 NNN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R609 NNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R609 NNN?

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What year was R609 NNN registered?

R609 NNN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R609 NNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R609 NNN shows 9 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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