CarVerify

Free Car Check

P740 TAP

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi
4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 TAP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010
Fail 15 May 2010

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2010 71,287 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f hole in floor but not effecting the 30cm strenght.

n/s/r hole in floor but not effecting the 30cm strenght.

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,954 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 48,209 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 48,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,452 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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P740 TAP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol 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 P740 TAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P740 TAP?

You can check the full history of P740 TAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P740 TAP registered?

P740 TAP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P740 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 TAP 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.

Does P740 TAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P740 TAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.