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N524 GEX

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,756 mi
Last recorded78,756 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 GEX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,756 miles

Front disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

Front flexis slightly perished

Front screen chipped

N/S Headlight chipped

Rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 78,753 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

Front flexis slightly perished

Front screen chipped

N/S Headlight chipped

Rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

Slight blow from center to rear box joint

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,380 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 74,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 69,977 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,950 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front tyres close to legal limit

P.A.S Pump leaking

Servo pipe has tape repair

Fail 15 Jun 2006 65,206 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake shoes sqeak on back plates

Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,206 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake shoes sqeak on back plates

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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N524 GEX is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Green 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 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 N524 GEX, 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 N524 GEX registered?

N524 GEX is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N524 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 GEX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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