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P727 GEF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 GEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 126,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 120,710 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 120,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 117,842 miles

air filter intake pipe insecure crankcase pipe disconnected

front pipe support bracket fractured

os number plate lamp dim

rear tyres tread cracking

very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2007 114,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 110,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 102,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 102,515 miles

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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P727 GEF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P727 GEF, 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 P727 GEF registered?

P727 GEF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P727 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P727 GEF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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