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N842 BNH

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,453 mi
Last recorded62,453 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 BNH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 62,453 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

offside front tyre sidewall poor condition

offside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,079 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 57,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,040 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 51,040 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 42,291 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 46,671 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2005 46,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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N842 BNH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N842 BNH, 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 N842 BNH registered?

N842 BNH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N842 BNH shows 15 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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