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N130 HLC

1996 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,133 mi
Last recorded54,133 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 HLC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,133 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,143 miles

front disks worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front disks worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,841 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 46,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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N130 HLC is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N130 HLC, 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 N130 HLC registered?

N130 HLC is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N130 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N130 HLC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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