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P134 VGJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,351 mi
Last recorded91,351 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 VGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 91,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,110 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 90,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,647 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both registration plates poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,164 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 68,088 miles

alternator ribbed belt is cracked

rear handbrake cables plastic casings are bulging and braking up

slight oil leak from gearbox selector shaft oil seal

squeeking noise from rear brakes (brake service is required)

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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P134 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc 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 P134 VGJ, 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 P134 VGJ registered?

P134 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P134 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 VGJ 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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