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P812 NJN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,309 mi
Last recorded108,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 NJN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 102,449 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 102,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 96,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,820 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 90,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 86,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 79,220 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 79,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust pre heat pipe missing

Pass 29 Oct 2004 65,886 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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P812 NJN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P812 NJN, 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 P812 NJN registered?

P812 NJN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P812 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 NJN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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