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M706 XCL

1994 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,647 mi
Last recorded257,647 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Seat Cordoba90,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM706 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 257,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

general corrsion to vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2010 257,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrsion to vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2009 250,097 miles

corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2008 242,277 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2007 234,304 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 234,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 219,072 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 219,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 205,930 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 205,921 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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M706 XCL is a 1994 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M706 XCL, 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 M706 XCL registered?

M706 XCL is a 1994 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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