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P921 UBE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,011 mi
Last recorded82,011 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP921 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wishbone rear bushes weak

movement in both front suspension top mounting

o/s mirror damaged

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,574 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

lift in both front suspension top mountings

movement in both rear wheel bearings

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear springs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

lift in both front suspension top mountings

movement in both rear wheel bearings

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 66,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,330 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

OSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,291 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,326 miles

front bumper damaged

nearside of vehicle damaged

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2008 58,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/side rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2007 57,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 54,735 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 54,735 miles

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

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

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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P921 UBE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P921 UBE, 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 P921 UBE registered?

P921 UBE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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