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R944 DNJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,513 mi
Last recorded50,513 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 DNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,513 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 50,513 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,769 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2021 47,769 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,512 miles

Front front reg plate has slight damage/cracks

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,554 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,904 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front security of inner splash guard

Nearside damage to sill

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside and off side mirror covers missing

Fail 12 Jul 2016 23,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front security of inner splash guard

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

Nearside damage to sill

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside and off side mirror covers missing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,972 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 18,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,970 miles

Oil leak from engine.

Slight damage n/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 31 May 2011 17,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,867 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 16,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 16,305 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 16,305 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 15,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,028 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,357 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 14,357 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 13,646 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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R944 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R944 DNJ, 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 R944 DNJ registered?

R944 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R944 DNJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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