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P806 SNM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,951 mi
Last recorded165,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 SNM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 165,951 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 158,045 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges (1757013T)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 156,856 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 156,856 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 152,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 150,521 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 150,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 142,496 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 142,496 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P806 SNM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P806 SNM, 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 P806 SNM registered?

P806 SNM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P806 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P806 SNM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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