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P505 RGB

1996 Seat Ibiza Cl

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,568 mi
Last recorded81,568 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl83,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 RGB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 81,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,467 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 79,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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P505 RGB is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P505 RGB, 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 P505 RGB registered?

P505 RGB is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl, first registered on 4 August 1996.

Is P505 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 RGB shows 4 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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