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P969 WAG

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,331 mi
Last recorded77,331 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 WAG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower recording (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 70,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 68,005 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2017 68,003 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 65,212 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 62,753 miles

n/s rear service brake slightly lazy in operation - advise attention

o/s + n/s front wiper blades in poor condition - advise replace

o/s front tyre edges worn thin

Fail 30 May 2014 59,756 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 59,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 52,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,784 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 47,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,907 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,309 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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P969 WAG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P969 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 P969 WAG registered?

P969 WAG is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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