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M496 LRP

1995 Seat Ibiza Cls

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,715 mi
Last recorded130,715 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Seat Ibiza Cls90,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 LRP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 130,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 120,686 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 May 2008 120,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2007 111,113 miles

21 Advisory items from first test still apply

Fail 8 May 2007 111,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet difficult to shut

front brake balance on the limit

front number plate damaged

fuel leak off pipes in poor condition

nearside front wing has slight damage

offside front wing has slight damage

offside number plate light came on when it was tapped

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Cls?

Based on 2,784 MOT tests across 603 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
603
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301
Stop lamp not working 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 178
Registration plate lamp not working 167
position lamp(s) not working 129
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M496 LRP is a 1995 Seat Ibiza Cls in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Seat Ibiza Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 90,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M496 LRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Seat Ibiza Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M496 LRP registered?

M496 LRP is a 1995 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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