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R787 CJW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,151 mi
Last recorded75,151 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 CJW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,151 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,182 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,150 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,913 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,626 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,913 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 68,913 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,869 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,865 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 65,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 63,925 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 63,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R787 CJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R787 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 R787 CJW registered?

R787 CJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R787 CJW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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