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N356 OGD

1996 Seat Ibiza Cls

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,186 mi
Last recorded97,186 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls90,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 OGD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza Cls
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 97,186 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 97,186 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 84,790 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 84,790 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 15 Jun 2005 64,520 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 64,520 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen damage O/S & N/S lower corner areas †Both number plates in poor condition †N/S/F tyre cut in outer sidewall †O/S/F tyre near limit

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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N356 OGD is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N356 OGD, 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 N356 OGD registered?

N356 OGD is a 1996 Seat Ibiza Cls, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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