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P651 COD

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 COD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 130,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 127,572 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 124,912 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 124,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 115,991 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 115,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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P651 COD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P651 COD, 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 P651 COD registered?

P651 COD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P651 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P651 COD shows 6 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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