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P565 PVF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,510 mi
Last recorded82,510 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 PVF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,510 miles

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both steering rack boots perished

Engine leaking coolant from drive belt end of block

Hazard switch faulty

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

Offside front side lamp dim

Rear windscren wiper blade split

Wxhaust centre section badly rusted at catalyst joint and blowing slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2007 82,508 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both steering rack boots perished

Exhaust centre section badly rusted at catalyst joint and blowing slightly

Hazard switch faulty

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

Offside front side lamp dim

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Engine leaking coolant from drive belt end of block

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,700 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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P565 PVF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P565 PVF, 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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How do I check the history of P565 PVF?

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What year was P565 PVF registered?

P565 PVF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P565 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 PVF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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