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LAZ 7981

1996 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,941 mi
Last recorded35,941 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 7981
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2010 35,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,748 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both front suspension top mounts have developed play

Nearside rear indicator and side light interacts when on

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and outer wall slightly cut

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Tracking recommended

Windscreen scratched on nearside swept area

Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both front suspension top mounts have developed play

Centre high level brake lamp not working

Nearside rear indicator and side light interacts when on

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and outer wall slightly cut

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Tracking recommended

Windscreen scratched on nearside swept area

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,808 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both front suspension top mounts play

Nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Nearside windscreen scratched

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate fading

Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,808 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both front suspension top mounts play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Nearside windscreen scratched

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate fading

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear screenwash jet n/working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,382 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 24,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,108 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 22,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 7981 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 7981, 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 7981 registered?

LAZ 7981 is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is LAZ 7981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 7981 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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