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P238 RBV

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 RBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 106,763 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 106,793 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 99,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 91,608 miles

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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P238 RBV is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P238 RBV, 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 P238 RBV registered?

P238 RBV is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P238 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 RBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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