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N189 WUJ

1996 Seat Ibiza S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,587 mi
Last recorded142,587 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza S96,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 WUJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 142,587 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight exhaust leak.

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 129,523 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 115,373 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 115,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 101,621 miles

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How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza S?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 910 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,479
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
910
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225
Stop lamp not working 111
Registration plate lamp not working 89
position lamp(s) not working 86
Direction indicator incorrect colour 80
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N189 WUJ is a 1996 Seat Ibiza S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 96,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 225 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N189 WUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N189 WUJ registered?

N189 WUJ is a 1996 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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