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R769 JFD

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 JFD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 100,295 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

baffles loose in rear silencer

both number plates deteriorating

near side front bumper insecure

power steering belt deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2011 100,278 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

power steering belt deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

baffles loose in rear silencer

both number plates deteriorating

near side front bumper insecure

slight drag on near side rear brake

Pass 11 Aug 2010 88,571 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driveshaft has movement in c v joint but not likely to come away.

rear brakes binding slightly on drums.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 88,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,674 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,123 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,341 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 69,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,170 miles

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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R769 JFD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R769 JFD, 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 R769 JFD registered?

R769 JFD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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