MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear wheel arch n/s & o/s corroding
both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated,
has the timing belt been replaced? we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.
n/s/f hubcap missing
rear number plate starting to delaminate.
rear parcel shelf hinges broken.
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated,
h/brake travel a little high.
has the timing belt been replaced? we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes major engine damage.
n/s/f hubcap missing
rear number plate starting to delaminate.
rear parcel shelf hinges broken.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
rear number plate begining to delaminate
Oil leak
rear number plate begining to delaminate
Has the timing belt been replaced? We advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
O/ side rear wheel bearing noisey.
O/side front lower wishbone bush slightly split.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Has the timing belt been replaced? We advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.
O/ side rear wheel bearing noisey.
O/side front lower wishbone bush slightly split.
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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R717 CJW 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 62.5%.
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 R717 CJW, 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 R717 CJW registered?
R717 CJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R717 CJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R717 CJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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