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P820 YCG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,827 mi
Last recorded72,827 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 YCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,827 miles

corrosion in nearside outer sill

nearside rear inner side light would benefit from attention

offside number plate lamp would benefit from attention/new bulb

oil filter corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,615 miles

hand brake lever travel requires attention

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

nearside hand brake efficiency requires attention

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 69,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

hand brake travel long

nearside parking brake efficiency poor

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,939 miles

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

hand brake travel long

nearside parking brake efficiency poor

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,050 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 67,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,850 miles

offside rear tyre worn very low on edges

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,080 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,080 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,529 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

Fail 13 Jul 2007 55,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,126 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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P820 YCG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P820 YCG, 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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How do I check the history of P820 YCG?

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What year was P820 YCG registered?

P820 YCG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P820 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 YCG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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