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R954 MJH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 MJH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,741 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 94,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,139 miles

as advised when vt 30 was issued but brake fluid topped up

Fail 29 Mar 2007 80,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front & offside rear tyres worn very close to legal limit,nearside front side wall in poor condition

both nearside back plates missing

brake fluid level below max

nearside front disc inner edge corroding

offside & nearside front bumper ends & front inner wing sheilds in poor condition

rear exhaust touching bumper

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight damage behind front bumper

Pass 25 Feb 2006 67,195 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 67,172 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate becoming deteriorated † †slight play in offside rear wheel bearing † †nearside rear brake disc becoming corroded

slight damage to windscreen † †nearside rear tyre near legal limits worn on inside edge † †nearside rear brake disc becoming distorted † †both front brake discs becoming distorted

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 MJH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red 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 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 MJH, 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 R954 MJH registered?

R954 MJH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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