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M356 OEL

1994 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

143,217 mi
Last recorded143,217 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Seat Cordoba90,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 OEL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2006 143,217 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1. Some play in steering †2. Ns & Os door shuts are corroded & weak †3. Ns sidelight is dim †4. Exhaust is in poor condition †5. Engine mounts are poor

11. Rear brake flexi hose unions are corroded †12. Steel brake pipes are corroded †13. Boot floor is corroded †14. Nsr & Osr chassis rails are corroded & weak †15 Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †16. Knock on steering

6. Front & Rear subframes are corroded †7. Rear valence is corroded to excess †8. Osr tyre is low on tread †9. Foreign object in nsr tyre †10. Nsr tyre is unevenly worn †

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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M356 OEL is a 1994 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1994 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 90,695 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 M356 OEL, 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 32 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M356 OEL registered?

M356 OEL is a 1994 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M356 OEL safe to buy?

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