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P916 WGK

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,046 mi
Last recorded112,046 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 WGK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 112,046 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 112,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1 led out on high level brake light

corrosion to front chassis rails

o/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

rear discs scored and pitted

rear floorp[ans holed and corroded

rear indicators fading

rear top shock mountings perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2009 110,463 miles

small exhaust blow from centre pipe

Fail 14 May 2009 110,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2008 105,221 miles

20 spots of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2008 105,142 miles

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

20 spots of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 91,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 81,664 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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P916 WGK is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,984cc 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 P916 WGK, 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 P916 WGK registered?

P916 WGK is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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