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P196 YNL

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 YNL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 102,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,821 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 91,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 85,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres near legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2005 85,973 miles

both front tyres near legal limit

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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P196 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 79,835 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P196 YNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P196 YNL registered?

P196 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P196 YNL safe to buy?

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