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P942 UBE

1997 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,526 mi
Last recorded152,526 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 152,526 miles

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

both front tyres perished on inner sidewalls and are both worn on inner edge

both rear tyres are perished on inner sidewalls

oil level on minimum mark

rear engine mounting has movement

Fail 21 Mar 2008 152,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres perished on inner sidewalls and are both worn on inner edge

both rear tyres are perished on inner sidewalls

oil level on minimum mark

rear engine mounting has movement

Pass 22 Mar 2007 140,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 125,262 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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P942 UBE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P942 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 P942 UBE registered?

P942 UBE is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P942 UBE safe to buy?

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