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P903 RNG

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,029 mi
Last recorded103,029 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 RNG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 93,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 11 Aug 2010 93,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 3 Aug 2009 87,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to n/s and o/s front

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear park brake cable outers deteriorating, advise replacement

park brake travel getting toward excessive

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,658 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s park brake cable outers deteriorating, advise replacement.

park brake travel getting toward excessive

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 8 Aug 2006 76,409 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes binding lightly

both rear park brake outers split and deteriorating

breather hose on engine split

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

one of two tail lights not working

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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P903 RNG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P903 RNG, 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 P903 RNG registered?

P903 RNG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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