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P723 CFJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 CFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 103,286 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 95,886 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 95,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,111 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 93,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,248 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 91,245 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 88,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,711 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 78,515 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 72,931 miles

(( NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR LENSE CRACKED + OFF SIDE CASING DAMAGED ))

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

short wipers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2006 72,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine mis-fire

nail in offside rear tyre

parking brake lever travel

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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P723 CFJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P723 CFJ, 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 P723 CFJ registered?

P723 CFJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P723 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P723 CFJ shows 12 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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