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M431 LJA

1995 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,294 mi
Last recorded111,294 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 LJA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 111,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 111,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 103,732 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 103,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 94,517 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 94,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 86,334 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,334 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 86,191 miles

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

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

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

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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M431 LJA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M431 LJA, 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 M431 LJA registered?

M431 LJA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M431 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M431 LJA shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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