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VDZ 1983

1996 Seat Ibiza Cl

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,812 mi
Last recorded53,812 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl83,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 1983
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,812 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,543 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,543 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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VDZ 1983 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl in Blue 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 VDZ 1983, 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 VDZ 1983 registered?

VDZ 1983 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is VDZ 1983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDZ 1983 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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