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P923 XUF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,062 mi
Last recorded100,062 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 XUF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 100,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,062 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 89,490 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 89,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 26 Mar 2012 85,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,334 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 81,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 64,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 54,936 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P923 XUF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P923 XUF, 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 P923 XUF registered?

P923 XUF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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