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P763 RGT

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 RGT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,438 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear underboby has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to floor on osr

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,517 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrision underbody

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,068 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 66,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,433 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 64,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P763 RGT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P763 RGT, 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

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What year was P763 RGT registered?

P763 RGT is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P763 RGT safe to buy?

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