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N771 PHB

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,634 mi
Last recorded102,634 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 PHB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,320 miles

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

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

Rear number plate is slightly discoloured

Wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 93,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 89,213 miles

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

Wipers are starting to split but still clearing the screen

Pass 8 Dec 2007 89,204 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 8 Dec 2007 89,204 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 6 May 2006 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox leaking oil

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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N771 PHB is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N771 PHB, 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 N771 PHB registered?

N771 PHB is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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