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N832 SEL

1996 Seat Cordoba Cls

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,997 mi
Last recorded109,997 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls95,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN832 SEL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Cls
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 109,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offisde inner sill starting to show signs of corrosion

some lift in front strut tops

Fail 29 Jan 2008 109,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offisde inner sill starting to show signs of corrosion

some lift in front strut tops

Pass 17 Nov 2006 100,403 miles

lift in both front struts

Fail 7 Nov 2006 100,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

lift in both front strut tops

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba Cls?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Registration plate lamp not working 51
Direction indicator incorrect colour 45
Stop lamp not working 44
position lamp(s) not working 42
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N832 SEL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 95,470 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N832 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N832 SEL registered?

N832 SEL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N832 SEL safe to buy?

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