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P597 LLL

1996 Seat Ibiza Cl

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,111 mi
Last recorded81,111 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl83,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 LLL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,111 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 76,602 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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P597 LLL is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P597 LLL, 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 P597 LLL registered?

P597 LLL is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P597 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P597 LLL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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