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R944 HUM

1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 HUM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 99,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

os rear view mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2007 85,451 miles

battery insecure

damage evident to front of vehicle

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

master cylinder resevoir cap broken

Fail 10 May 2007 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

damage evident to front of vehicle

exhaust corroded , heavy in places

master cylinder resevoir cap broken

Pass 19 May 2006 84,171 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 84,158 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 May 2006 83,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport?

Based on 525 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
7,818
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
Registration plate lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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R944 HUM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 91,635 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 GTI Cupra Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R944 HUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R944 HUM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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