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P540 WNJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,330 mi
Last recorded73,330 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 WNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,330 miles

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

n/s/r park brake cable poor condition

offside rear tyre pressure low.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

n/s/r park brake cable poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 411,656 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 41,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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P540 WNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 83,813 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P540 WNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P540 WNJ registered?

P540 WNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P540 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P540 WNJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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