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N347 DET

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,600 mi
Last recorded110,600 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 DET
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 110,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and pads appear low.

nearside wiper blade rubber split.

rear registration plate cracked.

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 110,552 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and pads appear low.

nearside wiper blade rubber split.

rear registration plate cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

airbag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 15 Mar 2011 90,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,987 miles

dampness around neareside rear shock

front number plate damaged

notes/oil leak / bonnet release fault

offside front wishbone arm mounting bush seoerating from bonding

Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,987 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dampness around neareside rear shock

front number plate damaged

notes/oil leak / bonnet release fault

offside front wishbone arm mounting bush seoerating from bonding

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,455 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 67,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,057 miles

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

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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N347 DET is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N347 DET, 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 N347 DET registered?

N347 DET is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N347 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for N347 DET shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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