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P819 XGB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,322 mi
Last recorded134,322 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 XGB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 134,322 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 134,320 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing rear view (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 129,022 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 129,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,128 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/rear n/s/rear wheel arches starting to corrod

Fail 26 Jul 2013 124,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/rear n/s/rear wheel arches starting to corrod

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/rear wheel arch slightly rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2012 112,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/rear wheel arch slightly rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2011 107,813 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bolt missing out of manifold

Fail 29 Jul 2011 107,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bolt missing out of manifold

Pass 8 Jul 2010 103,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 103,767 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 89,796 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 89,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 82,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,929 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 78,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 74,854 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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P819 XGB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P819 XGB, 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 P819 XGB registered?

P819 XGB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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