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P901 TWY

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 TWY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,083 miles

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

all shock absorbers are weak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 84,924 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 76,794 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 76,794 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 May 2017 76,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,147 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 72,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 69,915 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 69,915 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,198 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,198 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,892 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 65,876 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,617 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 62,616 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,034 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 57,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 54,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,012 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 49,012 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,130 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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P901 TWY is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P901 TWY, 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 P901 TWY registered?

P901 TWY is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P901 TWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 TWY shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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