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J160 PVC

1991 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1714cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,163 mi
Last recorded42,163 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 PVC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,714cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 42,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,558 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 37,558 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 35,758 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing

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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J160 PVC is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,714cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 60,446 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 J160 PVC, 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 35 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J160 PVC registered?

J160 PVC is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J160 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J160 PVC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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