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N274 SBE

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,049 mi
Last recorded53,049 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 SBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,049 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 53,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,997 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,997 miles

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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N274 SBE is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 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 N274 SBE, 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 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N274 SBE registered?

N274 SBE is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is N274 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N274 SBE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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