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N229 XBD

1996 Seat Cordoba Clx

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,219 mi
Last recorded25,219 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx90,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Clx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,219 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 25,219 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 24,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise - nearside & off side front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2005 24,833 miles

advise - nearside & off side front tyres worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba Clx?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,298
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Stop lamp not working 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
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N229 XBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 90,477 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 Clx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N229 XBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba Clx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba Clx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N229 XBD registered?

N229 XBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N229 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 XBD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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