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N252 LWR

1996 Seat Cordoba Clx

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,600 mi
Last recorded98,600 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx90,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 LWR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Clx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 98,600 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 87,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 87,898 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 87,610 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine will not maintain steady revs to enable proper emission test

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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N252 LWR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx in Green 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 N252 LWR, 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 N252 LWR registered?

N252 LWR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N252 LWR safe to buy?

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