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R707 MLJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,451 mi
Last recorded118,451 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 MLJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,451 miles

Auxiliary belts deteriorated

General corrosion to structure and components

Some corrosion to parking brake cables

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Some deterioration to rear number plate

Temporary repair to rear exhaust

Fail 26 Oct 2015 118,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,767 miles

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

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

both belts ribbed and v starting to perish/crack.

handbrake cable o/s and ns outer casing wearing...

nsr inner sill panel has rust present..

osr tyre showing signs of perishing...

vehicle battery slightly loose...

Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,683 miles

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

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

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

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

both belts ribbed and v starting to perish/crack.

handbrake cable o/s and ns outer casing wearing...

nsr inner sill panel has rust present..

osr tyre showing signs of perishing...

vehicle battery slightly loose...

Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,586 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

battery slightly loose...

handbrake cable outer casing showing signs of wear...

large piece of rubber missing osr inner tyre wall..

Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Oil leak

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

battery slightly loose...

handbrake cable outer casing showing signs of wear...

large piece of rubber missing osr inner tyre wall..

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery slightly loose...

large chunk of missing rubber osr inner wall..but does not expose ply or cord..

rust present osr floor section...

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre inner wall has large chunk of rubber missing..but does not expose ply or cord.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,263 miles

both front top strut mounts worn

both front tyres close to legal limit

both lower arm rear inner bushes worn

o/s rear inner side light not working

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 15 Nov 2010 59,263 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front top strut mounts worn

both front tyres close to legal limit

both lower arm rear inner bushes worn

o/s rear inner side light not working

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,828 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower rear wishbone bushes perished

bulb in high level brake light not working

high level brake light insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,828 miles

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

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

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

both front lower rear wishbone bushes perished

bulb in high level brake light not working

high level brake light insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,914 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,730 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,631 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 21,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R707 MLJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R707 MLJ, 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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R707 MLJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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