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N224 JVT

1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,705 mi
Last recorded118,705 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa85,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 JVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Salsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 118,705 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2008 118,705 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 114,121 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 110,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 102,174 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 102,174 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Salsa?

Based on 1,671 MOT tests across 359 vehicles.

61.5%
Pass Rate
6,620
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
359
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Registration plate lamp not working 118
Direction indicator incorrect colour 117
Stop lamp not working 112
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 85
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N224 JVT is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 85,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza Salsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N224 JVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Salsa typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza Salsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N224 JVT registered?

N224 JVT is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N224 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 JVT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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