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N869 YNV

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,939 mi
Last recorded99,939 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 YNV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 99,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 99,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 93,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 90,041 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 90,040 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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N869 YNV is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N869 YNV, 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 N869 YNV registered?

N869 YNV is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N869 YNV safe to buy?

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