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N101 WJL

1996 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,463 mi
Last recorded111,463 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza83,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 WJL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 111,463 miles

both outer sills corroded

coolant low in resivior

n/s/r light lense has a small hole in it

o/s/f tyre won to 1.6mm both rear tyres on 2.0mm

Fail 10 Jun 2009 111,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sills corroded

coolant low in resivior

n/s/r light lense has a small hole in it

o/s/f tyre won to 1.6mm both rear tyres on 2.0mm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 104,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes slightly binding on rotation of wheels.

n/s/ sill corroding

n/s/f seat base slight play but not insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2008 104,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes slightly binding on rotation of wheels.

n/s/ sill corroding

n/s/f seat base slight play but not insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2007 98,117 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 98,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 93,107 miles

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2006 93,107 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear lens cracked

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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N101 WJL is a 1996 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N101 WJL, 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 N101 WJL registered?

N101 WJL is a 1996 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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