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N397 PAX

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,575 mi
Last recorded142,575 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 PAX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 142,575 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 142,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge below 1.6mm,but not considered testable tread as grooves are not as deep as those with wear indicators

Pass 5 Nov 2007 127,748 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 127,748 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 114,631 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 114,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

NOTE:ALL BRAKES NOISEY DUE TO BEING STOOD UP FOR A WHILE †

NOTE:FRONT WIPERS SMEARING AND NOISEY †

NOTE:REAR TYRES GETTING LOW 2MM IN PLACES †

NOTE:SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS †

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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N397 PAX is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Red with a 1,391cc petrol 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 N397 PAX, 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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N397 PAX is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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