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P910 LYA

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP910 LYA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,549 miles

Oil leak

small fuel leak from no 1 injector

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,756 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 100,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,233 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 98,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,606 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 96,953 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,015 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 93,015 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 91,021 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 91,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P910 LYA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P910 LYA, 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 P910 LYA registered?

P910 LYA is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P910 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P910 LYA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P910 LYA have outstanding finance?

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