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P139 MNE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,081 mi
Last recorded101,081 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 MNE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2010 101,081 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s mirror damaged but not effecting rear view

oil light flickering

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,081 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s mirror damaged but not effecting rear view

oil light flickering

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 95,826 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2009 95,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,548 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 91,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,872 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper insecured on nearside rear

Fail 26 Nov 2007 86,870 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)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper insecured on nearside rear

Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,355 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 81,355 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 77,964 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 77,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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P139 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 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 P139 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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P139 MNE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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