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P121 YNL

1997 Seat Ibiza

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,932 mi
Last recorded48,932 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 YNL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise on pin hole on offside driveshaft c/v gaitor

handbrake slightly high

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly and on 2 1/2mm

petrol tank strap rusted

slight corrosion on nearside rear floor pan area

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,865 miles

handbrake slightly high

rear suspension coil spring slightly rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2008 45,217 miles

handbrake slightly high

nearside rear cracking and wearing on outer shoulder treads

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2007 43,339 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,628 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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P121 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P121 YNL, 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 P121 YNL registered?

P121 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P121 YNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 YNL shows 6 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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