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N348 XSO

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

101,332 mi
Last recorded101,332 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 XSO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 101,332 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 101,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 86,615 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box securing clip missing

surface corrosion both front brake discs

Fail 21 May 2009 86,613 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box securing clip missing

surface corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,503 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 78,502 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

side to side play at h/brake lever †n/s h/brake cable starting to bunch †vehicle has been lowered

Fail 2 May 2006 78,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 78,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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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N348 XSO is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 N348 XSO, 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 N348 XSO registered?

N348 XSO is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N348 XSO safe to buy?

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