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LAZ 7980

1996 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 7980
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 89,285 miles

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

advise slight splitting on rear exhaust rubber

Fail 15 May 2008 89,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

advise slight splitting on rear exhaust rubber

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,926 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 84,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,419 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 7980 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 7980, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAZ 7980?

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What year was LAZ 7980 registered?

LAZ 7980 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 7980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 7980 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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