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P188 EUX

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,613 mi
Last recorded61,613 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 EUX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,613 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2009 61,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,977 miles

offside door mirror cracked but not affecting vision

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,919 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,426 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked

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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P188 EUX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P188 EUX, 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

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What year was P188 EUX registered?

P188 EUX is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P188 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P188 EUX shows 5 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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