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R734 CJW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,869 mi
Last recorded121,869 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 CJW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 121,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battrey loose

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

o/s inner tail light not working

Fail 3 Mar 2012 121,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battrey loose

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

o/s inner tail light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,165 miles

corrosion to brake flexi ferrules

screen damaged

slight play os rear bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2011 114,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

corrosion to brake flexi ferrules

screen damaged

slight play os rear bearing

Fail 11 Feb 2010 104,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to underside

lower arm bushes worn

movement strut top mounts

slight movement column bush

Pass 11 Feb 2010 104,032 miles

corrosion to underside

lower arm bushes worn

movement strut top mounts

slight movement column bush

Pass 27 Jan 2009 98,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 95,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 91,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 86,716 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (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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R734 CJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R734 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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R734 CJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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