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P734 HJA

1997 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 HJA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 101,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,343 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 97,754 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,215 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

Pass 9 Jul 2011 92,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

Pass 20 Jul 2010 89,771 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

Fail 20 Jul 2010 89,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight corrosion o/s/r wheelarch

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,012 miles

exhaust emission just in limits

Fail 29 Nov 2007 85,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

exhaust emission just in limits

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P734 HJA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P734 HJA, 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.

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What year was P734 HJA registered?

P734 HJA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P734 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P734 HJA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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