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N499 XSS

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 XSS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2006 109,617 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front heatsheild inscure

front no plate poor condition

o/s wiper jet poor

o/s/f lower arm bushs spliting

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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N499 XSS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N499 XSS, 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 N499 XSS registered?

N499 XSS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N499 XSS safe to buy?

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