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R950 LHC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,060 mi
Last recorded80,060 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 LHC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,060 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished to maximum

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,043 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,344 miles

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

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

offside front tyre ON LIMIT inner edge

rear silencerr corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,344 miles

offside front tyre ON LIMIT inner edge

rear silencerr corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,953 miles

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,507 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 65,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 52,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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R950 LHC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R950 LHC, 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 R950 LHC registered?

R950 LHC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R950 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 LHC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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