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R737 CJW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,012 mi
Last recorded53,012 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 CJW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,772 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by drivers seat (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,331 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 49,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage nearside sill

nearside rear foot and handbrake lower effort than offside

Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage nearside sill

nearside rear foot and handbrake lower effort than offside

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,931 miles

nearside foot brake lower effort than offside 50/100

nearside park brake lower effort than offside 85/153

one bulb not working centre brake light

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,858 miles

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,860 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 46,860 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

one segment high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,457 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns/f door difficult to open

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,005 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,567 miles

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 23 Aug 2005 39,740 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 39,740 miles

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

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

bumper insecure

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

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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R737 CJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R737 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 R737 CJW registered?

R737 CJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R737 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 CJW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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