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R624 EKN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,571 mi
Last recorded68,571 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,529 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 65,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,647 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,983 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 53,953 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 53,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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R624 EKN 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 88.9%.

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 R624 EKN, 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 R624 EKN registered?

R624 EKN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R624 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R624 EKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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