MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
handbrake requires attention
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
handbrake requires attention
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R973 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 80,858 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 R973 NCU, 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 28 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R973 NCU registered?
R973 NCU is a 1998 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R973 NCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R973 NCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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