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N389 YOJ

1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa85,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 YOJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Salsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 89,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 89,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 84,109 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 84,109 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,614 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 80,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box rusty

offside sill rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2006 75,005 miles

slieght tear in sidewall n/s/front tyre. advise rear wheel bearing adjustment next service. drivers side wiper blade split on ends.

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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N389 YOJ is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N389 YOJ, 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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N389 YOJ is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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