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J173 RJM

1992 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,500 mi
Last recorded112,500 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Seat Ibiza61,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 RJM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2008 112,500 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 107,765 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 103,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J173 RJM is a 1992 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 61,970 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 J173 RJM, 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 34 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J173 RJM is a 1992 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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