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R641 MJT

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 MJT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear arches rusty

water leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,211 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 67,299 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,065 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 56,758 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 47,359 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 47,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s front indicator starting to deteriorate

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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R641 MJT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R641 MJT, 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 R641 MJT registered?

R641 MJT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R641 MJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R641 MJT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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