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P137 YNL

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,905 mi
Last recorded77,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 YNL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 77,905 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r wheel arches, o/s floor pan, o/s/r chassis leg, n/s/r chassis leg, n/s floor pan, front suspension & sub frame,n/s/r & o/s/r jacking points

Front brake discs & pads worn

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 77,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r wheel arches, o/s floor pan, o/s/r chassis leg, n/s/r chassis leg, n/s floor pan, front suspension & sub frame,n/s/r & o/s/r jacking points

Front brake discs & pads worn

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2007 74,144 miles

Corrosion to o/s door step, o/s/r sill, n/s/r wheel arch & o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 2 Aug 2007 74,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion to o/s door step, o/s/r sill, n/s.r wheel arch, o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 2 Aug 2006 70,930 miles

Long handbrake travel

O/s steering rack boot deteriorated

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,930 miles

Long handbrake travel

O/s steering rack boot deteriorated

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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P137 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P137 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 P137 YNL registered?

P137 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P137 YNL safe to buy?

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