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P815 SNM

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,337 mi
Last recorded127,337 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 SNM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 127,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to o/s/r floor pan (rear seat)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r foot brake weak

slight exhaust blow

surface corrosion to both rear outer wheel arch

Pass 20 Dec 2014 123,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,904 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside floorpan in several places

Pass 22 Dec 2012 118,950 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2011 116,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 113,761 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2009 112,177 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to both centre floors

Pass 31 Oct 2008 111,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 106,364 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 97,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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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P815 SNM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P815 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P815 SNM registered?

P815 SNM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P815 SNM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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