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P971 OVV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,285 mi
Last recorded111,285 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 OVV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak from engine

rear arches rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s outer sill damaged

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,388 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer wheel arch. Will require attention soon to prevent sharp edge.

Damage to nearside front and central outer body sill,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer wheel arch. Will require attention soon to prevent sharp edge.

Damage to nearside front and central outer body sill,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 88,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,767 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 81,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear registration plate faded.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,776 miles

n/s/ outer sill panal damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

some lift in o/s/f upper strut bush

Fail 19 Oct 2009 74,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ outer sill panal damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

some lift in o/s/f upper strut bush

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT 1.6 MM

chip in nearside screen with in limits

Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT 1.6 MM

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

chip in nearside screen with in limits

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,341 miles

damage to near side front outer sill

near side front wiper slightly damaged but still clearing screen

near side rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,688 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH 2MM

VEHICLE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Fail 19 Oct 2006 55,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

front brake disc's worn

n/s/r rear tyre tread depth 2mm

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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P971 OVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P971 OVV, 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 P971 OVV registered?

P971 OVV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P971 OVV safe to buy?

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