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P955 JVU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,117 mi
Last recorded95,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 JVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,117 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW CENTRE BOX

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE, ARCHES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,060 miles

front number plate deteriorated

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,763 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,033 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit

o.s.r floor coroded (not within any perscribed areas)

rear exhaust system coroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,836 miles

backbox in poor condition

n.s.f tyre worn low in tread

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

backbox in poor condition

n.s.f tyre worn low in tread

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,069 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,754 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,754 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,145 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack in the tread area

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 29,552 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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P955 JVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P955 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P955 JVU registered?

P955 JVU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P955 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P955 JVU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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