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N31 GSJ

1996 Seat Ibiza S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza S96,379 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 GSJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,279 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 25,279 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 98,571 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 98,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 95,484 miles

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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N31 GSJ is a 1996 Seat Ibiza S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N31 GSJ, 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 N31 GSJ registered?

N31 GSJ is a 1996 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N31 GSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 GSJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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