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R954 DNJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 DNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 128,012 miles

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 9 Aug 2013 128,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 120,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OSR tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

small pipe split on inlet manifold

Pass 5 Aug 2011 114,410 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 114,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

All other tyres are 185/60R14

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion & damage to NSR lower wheel arch / sill

slight perishing to OSR tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2010 109,310 miles

Hand brake high

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 109,310 miles

Hand brake high

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 103,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,019 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 99,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 90,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 90,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 82,899 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre has slight tread lift

stonechip in front screen

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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R954 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R954 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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R954 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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