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P558 TMW

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,328 mi
Last recorded66,328 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 TMW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 59,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,234 miles

Off side headlight adjuster not working

Offside Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,016 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 46,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body damage n/s/

damage rear n/o/plate

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,838 miles

advancce movement in both front top mounts needs attention

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front number plate cracked

high rear brake inbalance needs attention

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,843 miles

rear road springs corroding.

Fail 17 Jan 2008 34,843 miles

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

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

rear road springs corroding.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,130 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 29,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,562 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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P558 TMW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,043cc 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 P558 TMW, 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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What year was P558 TMW registered?

P558 TMW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P558 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 TMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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