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P559 HYC

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,742 mi
Last recorded145,742 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 HYC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2008 145,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre distorted

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 134,262 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 21 May 2007 134,262 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 May 2007 133,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 114,507 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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P559 HYC is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P559 HYC, 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 P559 HYC registered?

P559 HYC is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P559 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 HYC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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