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N854 GTR

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,378 mi
Last recorded107,378 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 GTR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2007 107,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 107,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 101,682 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 101,682 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight noise in rear hubs

Pass 9 Nov 2005 94,984 miles

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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N854 GTR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N854 GTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N854 GTR?

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What year was N854 GTR registered?

N854 GTR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N854 GTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N854 GTR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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