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P740 NOR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Bronze Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,589 mi
Last recorded122,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 NOR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sill corroded

underside corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 130,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 125,506 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 119,245 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,734 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 116,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 111,364 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 111,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 107,110 miles

both front windows inop

corrosion both rear flexi ferrules

Fail 5 Nov 2007 107,107 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front windows inop

corrosion both rear flexi ferrules

Pass 20 Oct 2006 99,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 92,335 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 91,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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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P740 NOR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Bronze with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P740 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 P740 NOR registered?

P740 NOR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P740 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 NOR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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