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N237 MGE

1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,583 mi
Last recorded62,583 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa85,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 MGE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Salsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,583 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 30 Nov 2006 62,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both sills corroded

exhaust system rusty and tail box outer skin corroded away

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

radiator insacure

slam pannel insacure

this vehicle has some front end damage

Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,312 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 56,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N237 MGE is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N237 MGE, 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 N237 MGE registered?

N237 MGE is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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