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P769 XWS

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,482 mi
Last recorded141,482 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 XWS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,482 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear handbrake cable slightly stiff

Fail 29 Aug 2012 141,482 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear handbrake cable slightly stiff

Pass 11 Aug 2011 132,816 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 132,807 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

drivers seat slightly loose but secure

slight brake judder

slight corrosion in places

Pass 17 Sep 2010 127,597 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear disc corroded

offside front seatbelt slow in returning

offside inner c/v boot split

Fail 15 Sep 2010 127,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside inner c/v boot split

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear disc corroded

offside front seatbelt slow in returning

Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,698 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 121,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,085 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 110,018 miles

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

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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P769 XWS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P769 XWS, 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 P769 XWS registered?

P769 XWS is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P769 XWS safe to buy?

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