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N313 BJA

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,623 mi
Last recorded128,623 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN313 BJA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 128,623 miles

both front fleable brake hoses slight peirshed

corrosion to osr floor pan

long park brake travel

rear number plat starting to seperate

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

slight play in both front strut tops when jacked up

Fail 20 Dec 2008 128,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front fleable brake hoses slight peirshed

corrosion to osr floor pan

long park brake travel

rear number plat starting to seperate

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

slight play in both front strut tops when jacked up

Pass 20 Nov 2007 121,347 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 121,347 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 113,723 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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N313 BJA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N313 BJA, 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 N313 BJA registered?

N313 BJA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N313 BJA safe to buy?

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