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P792 ONA

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,155 mi
Last recorded174,155 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP792 ONA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 174,155 miles

Centre Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 173,533 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 173,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 167,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 157,672 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 157,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 145,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 133,979 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes slightly binding

strut tops slight play

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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P792 ONA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P792 ONA, 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 P792 ONA registered?

P792 ONA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P792 ONA safe to buy?

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