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N725 NHR

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,038 mi
Last recorded152,038 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN725 NHR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 152,038 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 152,036 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 144,558 miles

brake load valve pivot very worn

clutch cable very sticky

n/s gearbox mount either very worn or broken!!!

parking brake cables in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2008 144,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake load valve pivot very worn

clutch cable very sticky

n/s gearbox mount either very worn or broken!!!

parking brake cables in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2007 132,754 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 121,078 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 121,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 110,824 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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N725 NHR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N725 NHR, 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 N725 NHR registered?

N725 NHR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N725 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N725 NHR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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