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N458 MAP

1996 Seat Cordoba Cls

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls95,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 MAP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Cls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 138,535 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 138,450 miles

Offside Rear Lower An item not tested (Manual)

O/S/R door unable to open

Pass 12 Feb 2008 131,911 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 131,911 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to unlock nearside rear door and obtain access to check door shut - door secure at time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 128,234 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2006 127,691 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 127,691 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front & rear number plates in poor condition

o/s wishbone bush breaking up

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba Cls?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Registration plate lamp not working 51
Direction indicator incorrect colour 45
Stop lamp not working 44
position lamp(s) not working 42
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N458 MAP is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 95,470 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N458 MAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N458 MAP registered?

N458 MAP is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N458 MAP safe to buy?

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