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R948 DNJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,364 mi
Last recorded76,364 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 DNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 76,364 miles

damage o/s/f bumper corner

n/s/f o/s/r indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 14 May 2013 76,360 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage o/s/f bumper corner

n/s/f o/s/r indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,430 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

tyre wear n/s/f inner edge poss tracking out

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers detiorating

corrosion to offside rear floor pan around inner drain plug hole

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside headlamp slightly loose top bracket broken

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,295 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers detiorating

corrosion to offside rear floor pan around inner drain plug hole

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside headlamp slightly loose top bracket broken

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,104 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 57,714 miles

unable to assess outer sills due to plastic covers

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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R948 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 R948 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 R948 DNJ registered?

R948 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R948 DNJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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