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P117 MNE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,114 mi
Last recorded128,114 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 MNE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 115,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 86,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Wiper slight split but cleans screen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 81,542 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Wiper slight split but cleans screen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 76,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,550 miles

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

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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P117 MNE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P117 MNE, 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 P117 MNE registered?

P117 MNE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P117 MNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 MNE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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