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N825 RNL

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,425 mi
Last recorded143,425 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 RNL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 143,425 miles

all indicator bulbs starting to faid

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge and is close to legal limit

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to faid

some corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

some damage to front number plate

some fraying to n/s/r seat belt web

some play in both rear wheel bearings

some play to both front shockabsorber top bushes

Fail 31 Jul 2007 143,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all indicator bulbs starting to faid

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge and is close to legal limit

oil leak from engine

rear number plate starting to faid

some corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe to hose

some damage to front number plate

some fraying to n/s/r seat belt

some play in both front shockabsorber top bushes

some play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2006 135,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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N825 RNL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N825 RNL, 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 N825 RNL registered?

N825 RNL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N825 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N825 RNL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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