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R76 UJB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,967 mi
Last recorded100,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 UJB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,122 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 100,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,316 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,316 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,940 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 79,940 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,349 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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R76 UJB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R76 UJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R76 UJB registered?

R76 UJB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R76 UJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 UJB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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