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N331 GCR

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,398 mi
Last recorded91,398 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 GCR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2010 91,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant fan needs urgent attention.

number plates de-laminating.

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,398 miles

coolant fan needs urgent attention.

number plates de-laminating.

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wing.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,327 miles

advancing corrosion to nearside front inner wing/chassis.

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low on edges.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 87,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advancing corrosion to nearside front inner wing/chassis.

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low on edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,785 miles

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose and rattling.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 72,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 72,924 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)

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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N331 GCR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N331 GCR, 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 N331 GCR registered?

N331 GCR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N331 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 GCR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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