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N472 XVU

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN472 XVU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,352 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,586 miles

O.S.F. tyre wearing outer edges.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 88,586 miles

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

O.S.F. tyre wearing outer edges.

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 85,660 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 83,525 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 83,525 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,750 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 81,750 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 79,128 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 79,128 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.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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N472 XVU is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N472 XVU, 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

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What year was N472 XVU registered?

N472 XVU is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N472 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N472 XVU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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