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P996 WWV

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,161 mi
Last recorded54,161 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 WWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 54,161 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 54,114 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 54,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,705 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 51,881 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 50,585 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 50,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,236 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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P996 WWV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P996 WWV, 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 P996 WWV registered?

P996 WWV is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P996 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 WWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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