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P924 VHR

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,181 mi
Last recorded101,181 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 VHR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,181 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 101,181 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,898 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 95,898 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 89,322 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 89,322 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,833 miles

offside outer sill dented, offside floor starting to rust,

Fail 7 Nov 2008 81,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside outer sill dented, offside floor starting to rust,

Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,886 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 65,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,454 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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P924 VHR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P924 VHR, 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 P924 VHR registered?

P924 VHR is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P924 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P924 VHR shows 12 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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