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N966 LHG

1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,859 mi
Last recorded85,859 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa85,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 LHG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Salsa
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 85,859 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,859 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,884 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlamp top mount broken & repaired, secure at time of test

n/s/f subframe slight damage

Fail 8 Aug 2006 72,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f headlamp lense cracked.

rear number plate condition just acceptable.

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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N966 LHG is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N966 LHG, 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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What year was N966 LHG registered?

N966 LHG is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Salsa, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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