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N317 SBB

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,363 mi
Last recorded121,363 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 SBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 121,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion has started on o/s/f chassis

corrosion has started on sills

Fail 15 Sep 2006 113,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza Cls?

Based on 2,784 MOT tests across 603 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
603
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301
Stop lamp not working 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 178
Registration plate lamp not working 167
position lamp(s) not working 129
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N317 SBB is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 90,664 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N317 SBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N317 SBB registered?

N317 SBB is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N317 SBB safe to buy?

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