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N117 SPR

1996 Seat Ibiza

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,221 mi
Last recorded183,221 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 SPR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 183,221 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 183,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 181,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 181,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 178,551 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 175,241 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 169,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 169,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 165,011 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 165,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 153,972 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 153,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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N117 SPR is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 83,906 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N117 SPR, 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 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N117 SPR registered?

N117 SPR is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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