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J978 SHN

1991 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,572 mi
Last recorded77,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 Seat Ibiza60,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 SHN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 77,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 77,572 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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J978 SHN is a 1991 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J978 SHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J978 SHN?

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What year was J978 SHN registered?

J978 SHN is a 1991 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J978 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J978 SHN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J978 SHN have outstanding finance?

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