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P198 YNL

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

805,769 mi
Last recorded805,769 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 YNL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 805,769 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 805,763 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

osr tyre just above limit

Pass 10 Jan 2007 79,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2005 102,297 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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P198 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P198 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 P198 YNL registered?

P198 YNL is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P198 YNL safe to buy?

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