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N787 BNE

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,486 mi
Last recorded120,486 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN787 BNE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 120,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 118,155 miles

N/S/F Nail in Tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2010 118,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F Nail in Tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 118,446 miles

Both rear tyres perished outer wall

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres perished outer wall

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 117,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 117,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 116,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 114,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N787 BNE is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N787 BNE, 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 N787 BNE registered?

N787 BNE is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 March 1996.

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