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P734 NOR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,178 mi
Last recorded127,178 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 NOR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 124,046 miles

slight exhaust leak from mid section join

Pass 18 May 2017 120,684 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 117,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 113,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread, but can not see cords

Pass 11 May 2013 110,055 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 110,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,990 miles

Exhaust backbox broken up inside.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in engine rubber mounts.

Slight wear in NSR wheel beainrg.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 106,987 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust backbox broken up inside.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play in engine rubber mounts.

Slight wear in NSR wheel beainrg.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,481 miles

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

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

handbrake has alot off travel

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,838 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 100,838 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,670 miles

centre silencer corroded at rear/pipe

front no. plate discolouring

o/s h/lamp lens stone holed

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2008 94,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 89,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 86,022 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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P734 NOR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P734 NOR, 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 P734 NOR registered?

P734 NOR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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