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P750 BBV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 BBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 130,860 miles

O/S/F bumper damaged

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 130,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F bumper damaged

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 128,216 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 128,216 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r light inner bulb inop

Pass 11 Apr 2007 124,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 124,127 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 113,207 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 113,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P750 BBV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P750 BBV, 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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P750 BBV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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