MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
LIFT IN BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
LIFT IN BOTH FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R679 JGC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R679 JGC, 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 R679 JGC registered?
R679 JGC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 December 1997.
Is R679 JGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R679 JGC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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