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R621 NNN

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 NNN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,447 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 86,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,196 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 83,194 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,101 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal stiff long travel.

engine oil level low.

rear flex ferrules corroded, on os/ns.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 67,231 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal stiff long travel.

engine oil level low.

rear flex ferrules corroded, on os/ns.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,983 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 60,983 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tyre pressures low.

brake pipe rear os to cylinder corroded by flex.

engine oil leak.

noise from pulley area.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,026 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 48,026 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracks. †Brake fluid require change. †Both front strut top mounts worn. †Both rear wheel brgs. - slight play.

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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R621 NNN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R621 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.

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R621 NNN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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