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P861 LKJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,068 mi
Last recorded127,068 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 LKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,068 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 121,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 121,733 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 118,044 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 113,697 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 110,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 106,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 102,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 94,172 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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P861 LKJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc 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 P861 LKJ, 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 P861 LKJ registered?

P861 LKJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P861 LKJ safe to buy?

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