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P798 AYG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 AYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,680 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner shouilder

Rear both wheels distorted

offside front and both rear brake discs worn pitted scored but not seriously weakened

screen cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2016 135,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shouilder

Rear both wheels distorted

offside front and both rear brake discs worn pitted scored but not seriously weakened

screen cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner wheel rims distorted

clutch pedal rubber missing although provision made on pedal

unable to assess sills due to body panelling

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2013 129,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing low

windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Nov 2013 129,919 miles

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

exhaust joint blowing

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside rear tyre wearing low and wheel rim distorted

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 125,487 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 125,479 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)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 118,229 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 118,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 108,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

driver side rear seat folded down and loaded unable to check adult seat belt

Fail 10 Aug 2010 108,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

driver side rear seat folded down and loaded unable to check adult seat belt

Pass 11 Mar 2009 102,613 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 102,613 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 102,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 98,880 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 98,829 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 86,217 miles

numberplate bulbs dim

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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P798 AYG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P798 AYG, 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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P798 AYG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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