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R939 KPR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,785 mi
Last recorded111,785 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 KPR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 111,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 111,785 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,962 miles

all coil springs becoming corroded

both front brake discs and pads becoming worn

both front shock absorbers becoming weak

both rear brake hose furrules becoming corroded

exhaust system becoming corroded

parking brake lever travel long

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing but not considered rough at time of test

slight play both rear wheel bearings

some play both front strut top mountings

Pass 10 Oct 2009 90,553 miles

both front brake hoses becoming perished

exhaust system becoming corroded

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

slight play offside track rod end

Fail 9 Oct 2009 90,553 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hoses becoming perished

exhaust system becoming corroded

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,062 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 77,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R939 KPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R939 KPR, 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 R939 KPR registered?

R939 KPR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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