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P898 XHO

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,897 mi
Last recorded125,897 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 XHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,897 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wheel arch and sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2012 115,181 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,292 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,828 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,516 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,483 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,925 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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P898 XHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P898 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.

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What year was P898 XHO registered?

P898 XHO is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P898 XHO safe to buy?

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