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P494 URF

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe85,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 URF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,400 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 90,132 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 86,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 82,215 miles

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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P494 URF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P494 URF, 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 P494 URF registered?

P494 URF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P494 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P494 URF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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