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N290 XBA

1995 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 XBA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box not supported by correct bracket but with wire support (wrong box fitted) (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak engine (2.2.D.2e)

front windscreen top corner cracked

rear service brake needs attention

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,304 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 107,300 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,344 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r number plate lamp came on and continued funtioning once tapped

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,459 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r number plate lamp came on and stayed working once tapped

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,970 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brakes binding lightly

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,421 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s front door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2010 67,254 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2009 55,426 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,332 miles

n/s door mirror lens cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,271 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 42,247 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2006 41,281 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 41,281 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s door mirror glass damaged

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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N290 XBA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,225 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 N290 XBA, 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 31 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N290 XBA registered?

N290 XBA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 November 1995.

Is N290 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 XBA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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