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P135 VGJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,379 mi
Last recorded92,379 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 VGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear road-springs rusty

Rear sills slight corrosion

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall (outer)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,378 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear road-springs rusty

Rear sills slight corrosion

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall (outer)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,488 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 86,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,234 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 80,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,933 miles

Front tyres poor,approx.2.0-3.0mm

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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P135 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P135 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 P135 VGJ registered?

P135 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P135 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 VGJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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