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P908 OWB

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,361 mi
Last recorded85,361 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 OWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,361 miles

front and rear bumpers slightly insecure on nearside

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both door mirror lenses slightly damaged

high level stop lamp not working

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2010 85,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both door mirror lenses slightly damaged

front and rear bumpers slightly insecure on nearside

high level stop lamp not working

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2010 79,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,394 miles

Nearside rear lamp damaged.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,851 miles

nearside light lense damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2008 70,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside light lense damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,679 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside sill accident damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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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P908 OWB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P908 OWB, 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 P908 OWB registered?

P908 OWB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P908 OWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P908 OWB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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