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P971 PUG

1996 Seat Ibiza Cl

White Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,028 mi
Last recorded118,028 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl83,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 PUG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cl
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2007 118,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 118,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 110,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rack boot is twisted

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P971 PUG is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl in White 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 P971 PUG, 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 P971 PUG registered?

P971 PUG is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P971 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P971 PUG 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.

Does P971 PUG have outstanding finance?

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