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LAZ 4286

1996 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,234 mi
Last recorded100,234 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 4286
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 100,234 miles

nearside rear wheel arch excessively corroded with rough edges

Fail 2 Feb 2017 100,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust manafold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear wheel arch excessively corroded with rough edges

Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,661 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 93,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 82,234 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 82,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,689 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 77,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,082 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,654 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,220 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,475 miles

rear No plate discoloured

Fail 3 Jan 2007 54,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

auxhillary drive delt badly cracked

rear No plate becoming discoloured

Pass 5 Jan 2006 52,426 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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LAZ 4286 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 83,906 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LAZ 4286, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Ibiza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAZ 4286 registered?

LAZ 4286 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 4286 safe to buy?

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