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B5 RRJ

1995 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza85,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RRJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2011 76,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 7 Nov 2009 75,340 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 75,340 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,166 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 62,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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B5 RRJ is a 1995 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 85,851 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 B5 RRJ, 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 31 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 RRJ registered?

B5 RRJ is a 1995 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 August 1995.

Is B5 RRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 RRJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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