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P663 TRP

1997 Seat Ibiza

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 TRP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,070 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 95,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,551 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,791 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 88,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,236 miles

Airbag warning light staying on.

Exhaust emissions close to maximum permitted limits.Advise further investigation.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear beam axle bush has slight play.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 86,163 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag warning light staying on

offside rear beam axle bush has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,216 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 81,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P663 TRP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P663 TRP, 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 P663 TRP registered?

P663 TRP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P663 TRP safe to buy?

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