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P561 FRA

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,344 mi
Last recorded53,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 FRA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 53,344 miles

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

check tracking

emissions level on lambda only just met

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2009 53,344 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)

check tracking

emissions level on lambda only just met

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2008 48,233 miles

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,686 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,370 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perrish

near side front tyre 2mm on outer edge

off side rear tyre perrished

rear brake hoses metal ends corroded

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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P561 FRA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P561 FRA, 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 P561 FRA registered?

P561 FRA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P561 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 FRA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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