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P833 NJN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,186 mi
Last recorded98,186 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 NJN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,708 miles

slight exhaustleak manifold area

Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,708 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight exhaustleak manifold area

Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,510 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 42,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P833 NJN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc 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 P833 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P833 NJN registered?

P833 NJN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P833 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 NJN 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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