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R947 MJH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,915 mi
Last recorded107,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 MJH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 107,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,237 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 92,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,015 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,713 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 87,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,025 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 71,197 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wheels been curbed †o/s/f chassis leg corroded †

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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R947 MJH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R947 MJH, 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 R947 MJH registered?

R947 MJH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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