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N182 MCW

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 MCW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,873 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,871 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,476 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s hand brake low performance and sticking slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2006 58,828 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 58,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2005 53,241 miles

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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N182 MCW is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 90,664 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 N182 MCW, 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 30 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 N182 MCW registered?

N182 MCW is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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