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N388 DYC

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 DYC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 116,049 miles

Front Registration Plate Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Door can not be opened by Hand

Fail 17 Jun 2008 116,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Registration Plate Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Door can not be opened by Hand

Pass 26 Jun 2007 108,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,570 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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N388 DYC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N388 DYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N388 DYC?

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What year was N388 DYC registered?

N388 DYC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N388 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 DYC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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