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N689 DBD

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,491 mi
Last recorded131,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN689 DBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2007 131,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 131,491 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 118,748 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 106,793 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 106,793 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N689 DBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N689 DBD, 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 N689 DBD registered?

N689 DBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N689 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N689 DBD 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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