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P931 UBE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,863 mi
Last recorded42,863 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP931 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,888 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,030 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake noisy

Fail 20 Mar 2014 34,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,581 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wiper split. Clearing screen effectively

Oil leak

Stone chip outside swept area

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,645 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate damaged

rear tyres are starting to perish & crack

Fail 19 Mar 2008 19,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate damaged

rear tyres are starting to perish & crack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,121 miles

front tyres starting to perish & crack & tread seperation

rear tyres have small cuts in treads

Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,785 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges (approx 3mm)

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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P931 UBE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P931 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 P931 UBE registered?

P931 UBE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P931 UBE safe to buy?

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