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P949 WAG

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,712 mi
Last recorded107,712 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 WAG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 107,712 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 107,640 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 96,601 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 96,601 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 88,032 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 18 May 2010 88,032 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 85,433 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 85,430 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 84,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 75,676 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 67,042 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 67,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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P949 WAG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P949 WAG, 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 P949 WAG registered?

P949 WAG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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