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P194 VFU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,005 mi
Last recorded99,005 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 88,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

acceptable hand brake lever travel

both rear wheel cylenders slightly corroded at pipe unions

Pass 15 May 2009 71,728 miles

o/s/r outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,204 miles

Exhaust rattles and getting rusty

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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P194 VFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P194 VFU, 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 P194 VFU registered?

P194 VFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P194 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P194 VFU shows 7 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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