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P953 VGJ

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,369 mi
Last recorded90,369 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 VGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 90,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 83,580 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 75,395 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 75,395 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2006 67,746 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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P953 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P953 VGJ, 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 P953 VGJ registered?

P953 VGJ is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P953 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 VGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P953 VGJ have outstanding finance?

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