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P537 NLW

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,796 mi
Last recorded149,796 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 NLW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 149,796 miles

Coolant leak.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 149,796 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level below minimum.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,780 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting slight lift movement

Pass 6 Feb 2019 141,715 miles

Drivers seat back mechanism slightly worn but securing in upright position

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passengers front seat back mechanism slightly worn but securing in upright position

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,660 miles

both front suspension top mounts slight wear

windscreen washers partially blocked

Fail 12 Feb 2018 141,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front suspension top mounts slight wear

windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,566 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 141,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,281 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 140,011 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 140,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 139,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 139,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 138,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter slight perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 138,249 miles

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter slight perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2011 137,183 miles

front suspension top mounts weak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 137,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension top mounts weak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 135,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 135,838 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 134,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension top mounts slight lift movement

Pass 26 Feb 2008 132,372 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2007 129,901 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2007 129,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2006 127,890 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 127,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

off side rear twin side light not working

small amount of wear in steering column

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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P537 NLW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P537 NLW, 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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P537 NLW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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