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N241 XBD

1996 Seat Cordoba Clx

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,695 mi
Last recorded118,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx90,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Clx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,695 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

power assisted steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2009 118,394 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

power assisted steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2008 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 107,768 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 106,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 95,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 84,551 miles

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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N241 XBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N241 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.

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What year was N241 XBD registered?

N241 XBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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