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R710 NGM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 NGM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 98,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust blow at front.both front tyres worn right t o min limi t.osf indicator faded.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 98,567 miles

exhaust blow at front.both front tyres worn right t o min limi t.osf indicator faded.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,277 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 94,232 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front bottom grill missing o/s, stone chip on o/s headlamp, front pads over 3/4 worn, front number plate fading, exhaust blowing at manifold.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 85,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre over 75% worn.front pads around 75% worn.ns strut top worn.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,068 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 71,068 miles

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

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

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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R710 NGM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R710 NGM, 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 R710 NGM registered?

R710 NGM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 September 1997.

Is R710 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R710 NGM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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