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R669 MJM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,940 mi
Last recorded53,940 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 MJM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2018 53,940 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside front head lamp glass cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush prished

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust system

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,188 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 52,001 miles

slight oil leak slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded & nearside rear wing under window also

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,076 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

rust to both rear wheel arches and nearside wing under window

surface rust to exhaust system

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,005 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,393 miles

crack in os head lamp

os/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,786 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on front exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,472 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

surface corrosion on front pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,616 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

slight play in both front top strut mounts

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,069 miles

general underbody corrosion

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,795 miles

Oil leak

play top strut mounts

slight blow exhaust joints

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2005 36,801 miles

genral underbody corrsion

surface rust on exhaust

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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R669 MJM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R669 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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R669 MJM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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