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R660 XRJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,729 mi
Last recorded63,729 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,632 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

windscreen wipers showing wear

Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Fail 3 Sep 2019 37,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,283 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted across tread

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush showing wear

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

exhaust backbox in poor condition

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,576 miles

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Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front lower arm rear bush showing wear

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside windscreen wiper showing wear

both front indicator slightly discoloured

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

exhaust backbox getting in poor condition and has slight blow

play in both suspension top strut mounts

Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,872 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s front tyre getting worn

slight wear in front suspension top mounts

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,320 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured.

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

exhaust back box getting in poor condition.

offside rear tyre cracking up across tread.

offside wiper blade split slightly on edges.

slight movement in both front top strut mounts.

very slight blow from exhaust back box.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 35,320 miles

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured.

both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

exhaust back box getting in poor condition.

offside rear tyre cracking up across tread.

offside wiper blade split slightly on edges.

rear wiper blade split.

slight movement in both front top strut mounts.

very slight blow from exhaust back box.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,830 miles

Offside front tyre 2-3mm tread.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre 2-3mm tread.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,997 miles

Nearside front wiper split on edges.

Offside front tyre 2mm tread.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,809 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules getting rusty

o/s washer jet part blocked

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 32,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules getting rusty

o/s washer jet part blocked

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,274 miles

o/s front tyre getting worn

slight lift in front top strut mounts

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,203 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,845 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,500 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,241 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 29,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R660 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 R660 XRJ registered?

R660 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R660 XRJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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