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M243 LBO

1995 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,454 mi
Last recorded156,454 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 LBO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 156,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear sill + o/s rear floor beginning to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2012 136,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear sill + o/s rear floor beginning to corrode

Pass 28 Feb 2011 129,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to o/s rear sill

Fail 28 Feb 2011 129,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion to o/s rear sill

Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,118 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2010 122,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 114,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 114,568 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 107,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 98,898 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 98,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,756 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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M243 LBO is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,225 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 Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M243 LBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M243 LBO registered?

M243 LBO is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 10 June 1995.

Is M243 LBO safe to buy?

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