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P139 YNL

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,743 mi
Last recorded104,743 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 YNL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 104,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,877 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 74,877 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,348 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,339 miles

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 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P139 YNL?

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What year was P139 YNL registered?

P139 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P139 YNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 YNL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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