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N761 YNH

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,235 mi
Last recorded115,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN761 YNH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 115,235 miles

Borderline pass for rear brakes acting together

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front nearside & offside slight brake bind noted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Side skirts fitted, unable to fully check outer sills

Fail 13 Jun 2008 115,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Borderline pass for rear brakes acting together

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front nearside & offside slight brake bind noted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Side skirts fitted, unable to fully check outer sills

Pass 14 Jun 2007 106,513 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 106,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise both rear wheel arches poor condition . †but no sharp edges so ok for test.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 97,152 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 30 Mar 2006 97,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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N761 YNH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 99,740 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N761 YNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N761 YNH registered?

N761 YNH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N761 YNH safe to buy?

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