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M455 LRP

1995 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

180,269 mi
Last recorded180,269 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 LRP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 180,269 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

power steering pipes under bonnet insecure

the front anti roll bar comes into contact with the front c.v boots when the vehicle is jacked up

Pass 18 May 2007 180,127 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 180,127 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise discs

advise front flexis

advise oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 175,103 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 175,103 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

addvise o/s top strut bush

advise sub frame

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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M455 LRP is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M455 LRP, 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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M455 LRP is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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