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P887 UTG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,043 mi
Last recorded78,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 UTG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,717 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 75,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,185 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,785 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,894 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 60,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,721 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,721 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 7 Jul 2007 53,691 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,691 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,993 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 50,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear number plate discoloured

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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P887 UTG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P887 UTG, 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 P887 UTG registered?

P887 UTG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P887 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P887 UTG shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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