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P779 HOH

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,628 mi
Last recorded95,628 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 HOH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 95,628 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine missing miss firing emissions only just past

slight noise from n/s/r bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,221 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,446 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,431 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 90,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,506 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 84,506 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 80,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,699 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,583 miles

Rear Number plate starting to delaminate Still legible at 25 meters

Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,250 miles

Nearside front brake slight binding

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,937 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
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P779 HOH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P779 HOH, 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 P779 HOH registered?

P779 HOH is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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