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R642 GYJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,357 mi
Last recorded29,357 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 GYJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 29,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 29,357 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 28,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,121 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 24,781 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 24,781 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure Wheel loose (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,313 miles

Power steering pipes corroding at rack

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,517 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heatshield above catalytic converter loose due to corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2012 21,651 miles

a lot of surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Fail 22 Dec 2012 21,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

a lot of surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components but not excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,789 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 19,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 12,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,723 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,544 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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R642 GYJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R642 GYJ, 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 R642 GYJ registered?

R642 GYJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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