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P648 CSS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,424 mi
Last recorded177,424 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP648 CSS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2008 177,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 154,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

front no.plate disc. †f/r b/hoses rusty †p/s pipes rusty †f/r susp.rusty †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †rack gaiters perished o/s worst MONITOR †rack noisy M ONITOR

Pass 7 Mar 2006 139,329 miles

front no.plate damaged †bodywork †f/r b/hoses rusty †light corrosion some b/pipes †f/r susp rusty †det f/r susp r/bushes †heat shield slack †tank straps rusty †p/s pipes rusaty †WEAR RACK N OISY MONITOR †exhaust rusty

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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P648 CSS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P648 CSS, 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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P648 CSS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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