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P176 UFU

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,420 mi
Last recorded100,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe85,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 100,420 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 100,420 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

chips in windscreen

cuts to both front tyre outer walls

gearbox oil leak, engine oil leak

o/s/r window missing

play in both front top suspension mouts and play in both rear wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 19 Jun 2007 89,937 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 82,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2006 82,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Direction indicator incorrect colour 96
Stop lamp not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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P176 UFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 85,160 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 1.4 Sxe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P176 UFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P176 UFU registered?

P176 UFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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