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R934 XNB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,830 mi
Last recorded125,830 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 XNB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 125,830 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

General corrosion to front brake hose ferules

Macpherson strut top upper mounts worn close to limits

O/s/r tyre carcasse deteriorated and distorted

Some corrosion to front hubs and shock absorbers

Weap n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,036 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,400 miles

Front and rear numerplates deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly split

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

Slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Slight movement in steering column

excessive corrosion to rear body of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 111,203 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 109,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 105,138 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 105,138 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

adjust handbrake cable †slight leak of grease from c.v boots

Fail 12 Sep 2006 101,047 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 101,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 97,674 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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R934 XNB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R934 XNB, 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 R934 XNB registered?

R934 XNB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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