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P836 LYC

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,360 mi
Last recorded105,360 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 LYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 105,360 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 105,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 93,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 93,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nsr and osr brake pipe fitting rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,245 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

minor scratches on front screen

Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

minor scratches on front screen

Fail 30 May 2006 78,001 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

scratch on front screen

Pass 30 May 2006 78,001 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

scratch on front screen

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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P836 LYC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P836 LYC, 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 P836 LYC registered?

P836 LYC is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P836 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P836 LYC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P836 LYC have outstanding finance?

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