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P867 XCG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,450 mi
Last recorded131,450 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 XCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 131,450 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner egde

Both rear coil springs rusty

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside sill rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 128,009 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 127,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2014 127,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 123,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 119,770 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS GOING WHITE

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO O/S/R INNER SILL AREA

Fail 16 Apr 2012 119,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS GOING WHITE

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO O/S/R INNER SILL AREA

Pass 14 Apr 2011 113,354 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 107,163 miles

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in sterring column

Fail 20 Apr 2010 107,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

slight play in sterring column

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2009 100,299 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2008 90,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 indicator bulbs slightly white

offside front wiper split

offside handbrake cable outer casing split

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicators slightly white

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing splitting

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside handbrake cable split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2006 79,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside handbrake cable split

slight play in steering rack

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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P867 XCG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P867 XCG, 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 P867 XCG registered?

P867 XCG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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