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R660 MJM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

141,812 mi
Last recorded141,812 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 MJM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2014 141,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 141,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 131,095 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside and offside front strut top mounts have lift

offside sill corroded

rear indicators slightly dis coloured

vehicle has underside corrosion

washers need adjusting

Fail 2 Jul 2013 131,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside and offside front strut top mounts have lift

offside sill corroded

rear indicators slightly dis coloured

vehicle has underside corrosion

washers need adjusting

Fail 27 Jun 2013 131,050 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 119,714 miles

Front disc worn

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s B post showing signs off cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2012 119,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front disc worn

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s and n/s B post showing signs off cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2011 105,717 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 105,717 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,781 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 96,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,273 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 90,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s o/s front brake disks in poor condition

o/s front lower arm bush begining to split away from arm

slight noise from nearside wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 85,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,347 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2007 79,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jan 2006 74,089 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R660 MJM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R660 MJM, 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 R660 MJM registered?

R660 MJM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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