MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight corrosion to car
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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R953 HGC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc 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 R953 HGC, 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 R953 HGC registered?
R953 HGC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R953 HGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R953 HGC 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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