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N126 HJO

1996 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,859 mi
Last recorded188,859 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 HJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 188,859 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 188,859 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 182,463 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 182,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 173,908 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside front inner wing signs of corrosion starting to affect area

Fail 14 Jan 2011 73,908 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 165,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 165,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 157,049 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 157,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 148,446 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 138,261 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 132,049 miles

sounds like the exhaust is blowing from the manifold

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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N126 HJO is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N126 HJO, 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 N126 HJO registered?

N126 HJO is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 January 1996.

Is N126 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 HJO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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