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N243 MGE

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,183 mi
Last recorded103,183 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 MGE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 103,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 84,914 miles

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

nearside front steering rack slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2006 71,099 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 71,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 64,587 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 64,587 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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N243 MGE is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N243 MGE, 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 N243 MGE registered?

N243 MGE is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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