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R662 XRJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,435 mi
Last recorded95,435 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 XRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,737 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 89,737 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 82,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bearing noise from gearbox area

exhaust corroded and centre box baffles loose

front wipers smear slightly

front wishbone bushes perished and worn

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre punctured

offside rear outer sill corroded

oil leaks

rear suspension bushes perished and worn

rear tyres perished

steering rack boots perished

windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,510 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 79,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 75,959 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,247 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 70,247 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front wishbone bushes perished

handbrake requires adjustment

slight play in rear wheel bearings

steering rack boots perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,852 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 64,793 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

in01 service light flashing

n/s/f tyre 4mm but only 2mm on edge

o/s/f tyre 4mm but only 2.5mm on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2005 56,555 miles

offside rear seat belt holed

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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R662 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R662 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 R662 XRJ registered?

R662 XRJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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