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R952 MJH

1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,087 mi
Last recorded118,087 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 MJH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza GTI Cupra Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 118,087 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 118,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 112,294 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 112,294 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

offside inner driveshaft boot split

slight fading of both number plates

Pass 10 Oct 2005 107,470 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 107,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

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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R952 MJH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R952 MJH, 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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What year was R952 MJH registered?

R952 MJH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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