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P326 UFU

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,034 mi
Last recorded85,034 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe85,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,034 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 85,034 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 74,831 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,131 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 61,131 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 54,396 miles

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

Slight travel footbrake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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P326 UFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Sxe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P326 UFU, 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 P326 UFU registered?

P326 UFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P326 UFU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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