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P875 VTG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,036 mi
Last recorded138,036 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP875 VTG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 138,036 miles

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2015 137,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Tracking may require adjustment - tyres worn on inner edges badly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,848 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside & offside rear wheelarches

Fail 16 Jul 2014 132,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside & offside rear wheelarches

Pass 11 Jul 2013 124,865 miles

Front No. Plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside headlamp glass / reflector deteriorating

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s rear wheelarches

Fail 10 Jul 2013 124,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Front No. Plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside headlamp glass / reflector deteriorating

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s rear wheelarches

Pass 13 Mar 2012 121,167 miles

N/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 111,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 91,011 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 90,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 84,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 77,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 70,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,487 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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P875 VTG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P875 VTG, 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 P875 VTG registered?

P875 VTG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P875 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P875 VTG shows 15 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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