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P139 VHW

1997 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 VHW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,814 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight front brake judder.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 72,932 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake cables, outer casings split.

rear tyres worn , 2.0mm. tread.

stone chips in screen,

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VHW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P139 VHW, 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 P139 VHW registered?

P139 VHW is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P139 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 VHW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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