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P431 EOP

1996 Seat Ibiza S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,131 mi
Last recorded95,131 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Ibiza S96,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 EOP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza S
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,395 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 80,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 72,534 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 72,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P431 EOP is a 1996 Seat Ibiza S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P431 EOP, 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 P431 EOP registered?

P431 EOP is a 1996 Seat Ibiza S, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P431 EOP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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