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N692 GLM

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,645 mi
Last recorded63,645 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN692 GLM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 45,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,883 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 30,877 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 28,925 miles

Centre catalytic converter inner baffles slightly noisy

Rear silencer exhaust box outer surface skin corroded ( not leaking any gases ) also inner baffles slightly noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,901 miles

Centre catalytic converter inner baffles slightly noisy

Rear silencer exhaust box outer surface skin corroded ( not leaking any gases ) also inner baffles slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,601 miles

Centre exhaust box noisy baffles broken

Rear silencer exhaust box outer surface skin badly corroded slightly insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2018 28,600 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box noisy baffles broken

Rear silencer exhaust box outer surface skin badly corroded slightly insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,876 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded and weak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,267 miles

both front Tyres perished

rear silencer exhaust box outer surface skin corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 27,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has started to perish

both front Tyres perished

rear silencer exhaust box outer surface skin corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2012 23,695 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 21,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,079 miles

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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N692 GLM is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N692 GLM, 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.

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What year was N692 GLM registered?

N692 GLM is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N692 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N692 GLM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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