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N162 GMB

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,720 mi
Last recorded109,720 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 GMB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2007 109,720 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 109,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 109,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 100,481 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 100,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side centre floor section corroded and holed around drain bung

slight brake judder from off side front

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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N162 GMB is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 99,740 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N162 GMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N162 GMB registered?

N162 GMB is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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