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P550 MCS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,704 mi
Last recorded97,704 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 MCS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres near wearbands

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,223 miles

front and rear registration plates corroded

o/s/r,n/s/r play at wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,289 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,116 miles

n/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inside/outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,657 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,344 miles

n/s/f tyre down to wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 13 Mar 2007
Fail 1 Mar 2007 61,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

exhaust middle section corroded

o/s/f,n/s/f brake flexis slightly cracked/perished

rear wiper blade split †

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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P550 MCS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P550 MCS, 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 P550 MCS registered?

P550 MCS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P550 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 MCS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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