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N996 STN

1996 Seat Ibiza Cl

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl83,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 STN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s front sill damaged

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2008 62,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 53,766 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 53,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,514 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 45,514 miles

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

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

damage to offside outer sill

play in both front top suspention mounts

slight blow on exhaust at rear

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wiper blades perishing

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Cl?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
5,636
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Stop lamp not working 48
position lamp(s) not working 48
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N996 STN is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl 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 Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 83,147 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N996 STN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N996 STN registered?

N996 STN is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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