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P729 MSD

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,072 mi
Last recorded100,072 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 MSD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 100,072 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 100,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 96,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 92,665 miles

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
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P729 MSD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Red 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 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 P729 MSD, 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 P729 MSD registered?

P729 MSD is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P729 MSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P729 MSD 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.

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