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P988 NRP

1997 Seat Ibiza

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,497 mi
Last recorded106,497 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 NRP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 106,497 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 106,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise baffles loose middle box. †advise slight blow at joint.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 96,206 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 96,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge. †advise poss tracking.

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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P988 NRP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P988 NRP, 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 P988 NRP registered?

P988 NRP is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P988 NRP safe to buy?

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