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P506 VHB

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,333 mi
Last recorded126,333 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 VHB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 126,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 123,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

m/s/r inner side light inop

o/s/r foot/handbrake effort slightly low ,since adjustment has been made

Fail 2 Aug 2007 123,454 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner side light inop

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
Full Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE reliability report

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P506 VHB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P506 VHB, 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 P506 VHB registered?

P506 VHB is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P506 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 VHB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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