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R631 LJT

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,367 mi
Last recorded138,367 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 LJT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 138,367 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 138,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 126,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 126,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 115,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,793 miles

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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R631 LJT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R631 LJT, 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 R631 LJT registered?

R631 LJT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R631 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 LJT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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