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P716 MSD

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 MSD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2009 121,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

o/s headlamp slight movement

Pass 22 Oct 2009 121,377 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

o/s headlamp slight movement

Fail 9 Jan 2009 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2009 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 29 Nov 2007 107,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 98,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 98,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,371 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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P716 MSD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P716 MSD, 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 P716 MSD registered?

P716 MSD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P716 MSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P716 MSD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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