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P977 DTA

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,048 mi
Last recorded75,048 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 DTA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,048 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,153 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,140 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rattle from cat

Fail 18 Apr 2011 55,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rattle from cat

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,180 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 3 Apr 2008 22,180 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,908 miles

Offside front tyre tread lower on inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,721 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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P977 DTA 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 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 P977 DTA, 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 P977 DTA registered?

P977 DTA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P977 DTA safe to buy?

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