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R921 MJW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,409 mi
Last recorded72,409 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 MJW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,498 miles

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

both offside tyres low on tread

front anti rollbar bushes weak

headlamp patterns weak and on minimum level

offside rear wheel distorted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,496 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Strong advise: Offside front wheel distorted

front anti rollbar bushes weak

headlamp patterns weak and on minimum level

offside front and nearside rear tyres bald on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,021 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 66,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R921 MJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R921 MJW, 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 R921 MJW registered?

R921 MJW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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