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P381 EOP

1996 Seat Ibiza Cl

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,942 mi
Last recorded86,942 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl83,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 EOP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cl
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,942 miles

Centre 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 19 Jun 2007 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 80,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 70,518 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 70,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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P381 EOP is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P381 EOP, 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 P381 EOP registered?

P381 EOP is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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