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P214 GML

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,465 mi
Last recorded103,465 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe85,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 GML
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 103,465 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 103,465 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 81,876 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe?

Based on 1,649 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 160
Direction indicator incorrect colour 96
Stop lamp not working 92
Registration plate lamp not working 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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P214 GML is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe 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 1.4 Sxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 85,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P214 GML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P214 GML registered?

P214 GML is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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