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P557 TBJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,075 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,699 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,419 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,829 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 45,915 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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P557 TBJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TBJ, 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 P557 TBJ registered?

P557 TBJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P557 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 TBJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P557 TBJ have outstanding finance?

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