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P557 CJR

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 CJR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,711 miles

clutch action heavy.

corrsion fuel tank straps.

corrsion rear coil springs.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to body panels.

engine sump pan poor condition.

exhaust front section poor condition.

heavy underbody corrsion.

o/s door mirror cover missing.

o/s/r lamp assy damaged[just acceptable].

various body damage.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,371 miles

heavy under body corrosion.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in very poor condition.

front brake discs in poor condition.

o/s/r light cluster damaged/just acceptable.

offside mirror cover missing.

rear coil springs in very poor condition.

various body corrosion.

various body damage.

wishbone bushes in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 68,505 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

front brake calipers poor condition corroded

handbrake cables very poor condition

o/s/r and o/s/f wheel arches poor condition

rear brake flexys poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 66,039 miles

handbrake cables poor condition.

surface rust to brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 62,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrsion to rear coil spring.

o/s/r brake flexi poor condition.

slight end float n/s/r hub.

various body damage.

Fail 12 May 2008 49,470 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs.exhaust front pipe poor condition.underbody corrosion.number plates poor condition.

Pass 12 May 2008 59,478 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.exhaust front pipe poor condition.underbody corrosion.number plates poor condition.

Pass 19 May 2007 55,189 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 55,185 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 50,777 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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P557 CJR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P557 CJR, 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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P557 CJR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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