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P862 XUF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,160 mi
Last recorded85,160 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 XUF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,160 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake master cylinder cap assembly faulty

clutch operation stiff

offside door mirror could be better

offside front flexi brake hose deteriorating

wiper park could be better

Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake master cylinder cap assembly faulty

clutch operation stiff

offside door mirror could be better

offside front flexi brake hose deteriorating

parking brake could be better

wiper park could be better

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid reservoir top slightly 'damaged'

brakes 'noisy'

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

parking brake lever near end of working travel

slight play in both front struts top mountings

Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,944 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid reservoir top slightly 'damaged'

brakes 'noisy'

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

parking brake lever near end of working travel

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight play in both front struts top mountings

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,163 miles

1 of 2 n/s rear lamps inoperative

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

parking brake lever near end of working travel

play in front struts tops

rear washer inoperative

small crack in o/s mirror glass

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,268 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,267 miles

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

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

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

brake master cylinder top broken

front tyres worn unevenly

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,128 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 63,128 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake master cylinder top broken

rear washer inoperative

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,911 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wheel arches corroded

some play in front strut top mountings

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,178 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 51,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in front struts top mountings

rear washer inoperative

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,416 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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P862 XUF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P862 XUF, 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 P862 XUF registered?

P862 XUF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P862 XUF safe to buy?

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