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P193 HSN

1997 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,027 mi
Last recorded82,027 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 HSN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,027 miles

brake pipes starting corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front no.plate cracked

handbrake nearing end of working travel

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r hanbrake slow to release

o/s/r handbrake cable missing 1 mount

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2009 82,027 miles

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

brake pipes starting corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front no.plate cracked

handbrake nearing end of working travel

o/s sill corroded

o/s/r hanbrake slow to release

o/s/r handbrake cable missing 1 mount

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,167 miles

both front wipers torn

rear of car corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,800 miles

front and rear indicators begining to show white

handbrake nearing end of travel

n/s/f tyre tread depth low(2mm)

rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2007 76,800 miles

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

front and rear indicators begining to show white

handbrake nearing end of travel

n/s/f tyre tread depth low(2mm)

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2006 72,993 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 72,991 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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P193 HSN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P193 HSN, 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 P193 HSN registered?

P193 HSN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P193 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 HSN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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