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N863 UPG

1996 Seat Cordoba Cls

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls95,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 UPG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Cls
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 100,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2008 100,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 94,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 88,491 miles

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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N863 UPG is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N863 UPG, 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 N863 UPG registered?

N863 UPG is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N863 UPG safe to buy?

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