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P865 GRM

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,417 mi
Last recorded122,417 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 GRM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,417 miles

Corrosion throughout underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,298 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,994 miles

Nearside Front bump stop worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front bump stop worn

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,003 miles

Nearside Front bump stop poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill damaged and corroded (5.2.6)

general under body and components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 109,468 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,094 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,166 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 104,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,807 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 95,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 92,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 77,542 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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P865 GRM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P865 GRM, 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 P865 GRM registered?

P865 GRM is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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