MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,911 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion noted to rear flexi brake hoses surface corrosion noted to brake pipes
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion noted to rear flexi brake hoses surface corrosion noted to brake pipes
some corrosion noted to nsr and osr flexi brake hoses some wear noted to osf lower suspension arm bush
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
some corrosion noted to nsr and osr flexi brake hoses some wear noted to osf lower suspension arm bush
slight blow to exhaust
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
fuel filter corroded
oil leak corroded sump
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R656 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R656 XRJ, 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 R656 XRJ registered?
R656 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R656 XRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R656 XRJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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