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N817 BNU

1996 Seat Ibiza S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza S96,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 BNU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

all metal brake pipes starting tocorrod

Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,256 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 64,256 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N817 BNU is a 1996 Seat Ibiza S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N817 BNU, 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 N817 BNU registered?

N817 BNU is a 1996 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N817 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 BNU shows 3 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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