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P218 JVR

1996 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,845 mi
Last recorded65,845 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE75,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 JVR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,845 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 65,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,911 miles

o/s/r brake flexible ferrule rusty

Fail 30 May 2007 60,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/r flexy brake hose ferrule rusty

Pass 31 May 2006 55,634 miles

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

both rear flexible brake pipes,ferrules corroded

front brake discs,inner faces slightly corroded

steering slight stiffness

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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P218 JVR is a 1996 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 75,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P218 JVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P218 JVR registered?

P218 JVR is a 1996 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P218 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 JVR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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