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R790 TJC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,579 mi
Last recorded94,579 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 TJC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,579 miles

heavy corrosion formed on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,422 miles

corrosion formed on underside and front and rear suspension parts

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,797 miles

heavy corrosion formed on underside suspension parts

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,003 miles

heavy corrosion formed on various suspension metal items on front and rear [underside]

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,743 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion on suspension components

front exhaust system mounting bracket broken

Fail 27 Aug 2014 92,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,268 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,576 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing more on inside

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,200 miles

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

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

exhaust manifold has a slight leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 90,833 miles

exhaust manifold has a slight leak

nearside and offside front tyres wearing more on inside

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 87,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 87,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 85,939 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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R790 TJC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R790 TJC, 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 R790 TJC registered?

R790 TJC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R790 TJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 TJC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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