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R619 DUS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,748 mi
Last recorded71,748 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 DUS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,748 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,069 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 68,069 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,833 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 64,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 63,639 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 63,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 62,627 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 62,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R619 DUS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R619 DUS, 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

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What year was R619 DUS registered?

R619 DUS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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