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P809 NVU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 NVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 116,769 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 116,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 102,694 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 102,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 98,731 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 98,731 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,983 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 93,983 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 87,493 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 81,919 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,919 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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P809 NVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P809 NVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P809 NVU?

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What year was P809 NVU registered?

P809 NVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P809 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P809 NVU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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