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P198 MOC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,767 mi
Last recorded28,767 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 MOC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,767 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,484 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 27,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,459 miles

nearside front has sidewall damage(155/80t13)

nearside rear tyre has the heel and toe effect on tread pattern

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,788 miles

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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P198 MOC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P198 MOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P198 MOC registered?

P198 MOC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P198 MOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 MOC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P198 MOC have outstanding finance?

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