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P751 GEF

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,491 mi
Last recorded63,491 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 GEF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,491 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f door damaged

slight wear in handbrake travel

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,582 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,230 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,123 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,612 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,433 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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P751 GEF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P751 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 P751 GEF registered?

P751 GEF is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P751 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 GEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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