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P891 XHO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,673 mi
Last recorded104,673 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP891 XHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 104,673 miles

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2009 104,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 17 Mar 2008 98,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 98,556 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 95,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 95,387 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,968 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 85,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P891 XHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P891 XHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P891 XHO registered?

P891 XHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P891 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P891 XHO shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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