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P826 WNY

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,006 mi
Last recorded75,006 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 WNY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,006 miles

drivers door mirror cracked but rear view ok

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,793 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TYRES WORN EDGES

Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,793 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TYRES WORN EDGES

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,872 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT SEATS MOVE SIDE TO SIDE SEATS LOCK FOR SEAT BELT /OIL LEAK FROM TOP OF ENGINE / REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,115 miles

rear exhaust box baffles loose

Fail 30 Jul 2007 64,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 56,569 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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P826 WNY is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P826 WNY, 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 P826 WNY registered?

P826 WNY is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P826 WNY shows 9 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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