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P971 UFU

1997 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,675 mi
Last recorded95,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza83,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,883 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 85,434 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,434 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 31 May 2007 75,052 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 75,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

only one jet working on offside washer

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,919 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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P971 UFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P971 UFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P971 UFU registered?

P971 UFU is a 1997 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P971 UFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 UFU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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