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N317 PDL

1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,443 mi
Last recorded56,443 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa85,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 PDL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Salsa
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,443 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 56,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2007 49,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,290 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 43,286 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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N317 PDL is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N317 PDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N317 PDL?

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What year was N317 PDL registered?

N317 PDL is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N317 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 PDL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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