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R713 JDF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,460 mi
Last recorded95,460 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 JDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,460 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

N/S OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

REAR G/BOX MOUNTING HAS MOVEMENT

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Fail 18 Jul 2007 95,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

N/S OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

O/S HEADLAMP CHIPPED

REAR G/BOX MOUNTING HAS MOVEMENT

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,962 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 75,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R713 JDF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R713 JDF, 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 R713 JDF registered?

R713 JDF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R713 JDF safe to buy?

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