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N142 HLC

1996 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,606 mi
Last recorded73,606 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 HLC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2006 73,606 miles

all road tire sidewalls are starting to crack, nearside rear tire is slightly distorted

both front indicator bulbs are starting to show white light

front service brake imbalance is high, lockout is fairly even??

Fail 30 Dec 2006 73,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all road tire sidewalls are starting to crack, nearside rear tire is slightly distorted

both front indicator bulbs are starting to show white light

front service brake imbalance is high, lockout is fairly even??

Fail 10 Dec 2005 66,826 miles

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

both registration plates are starting to fade

exhaust heat shield under vehicle is insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2005 66,826 miles

both registration plates are starting to fade

exhaust heat shield under vehicle is insecure

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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N142 HLC is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N142 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 N142 HLC registered?

N142 HLC is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 May 1996.

Is N142 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N142 HLC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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