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N638 DCA

1995 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,164 mi
Last recorded147,164 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN638 DCA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 147,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/floor has corrosion

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2008 147,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

1) wheel trims fitted 2) tyres 175 70 13 3) front and rear number plates delaminating 4) front brakes worn 5) o/s floor pan corroded and holed

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 138,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both no plates deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2006 128,286 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 128,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N638 DCA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,225 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 N638 DCA, 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 31 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N638 DCA registered?

N638 DCA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N638 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N638 DCA shows 5 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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