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P215 JHN

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,291 mi
Last recorded86,291 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 JHN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 86,291 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 86,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre rubbing inner plastic arch. exhaust sound/note not typical of a similar vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2007 84,227 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 84,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inbalance front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,937 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 79,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P215 JHN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in White 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 P215 JHN, 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 P215 JHN registered?

P215 JHN is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P215 JHN safe to buy?

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