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P542 WNJ

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,794 mi
Last recorded76,794 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe85,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 WNJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 Sxe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 76,794 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 74,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P542 WNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P542 WNJ, 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 P542 WNJ registered?

P542 WNJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sxe, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P542 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 WNJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P542 WNJ have outstanding finance?

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