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P655 DPB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,070 mi
Last recorded38,070 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 DPB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,070 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,758 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2014 26,705 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 26,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,798 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2012 25,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,426 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perrished

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,136 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both left hand tyres perishing on sidewall

movement in both front top strut mounts and dust sleeves cracked

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,896 miles

nearside front indicator lens repaird

rear number plate marked

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,303 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,077 miles

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

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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P655 DPB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P655 DPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P655 DPB registered?

P655 DPB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P655 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P655 DPB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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