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N890 VBD

1995 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 VBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2011 102,923 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

handbrake lever getting high.

nsf tyre scuffed on sidewall.

nsr tyre on 3mm.

osf and osr tyres perished.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 98,993 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f headlamp slight movement

Pass 17 Sep 2010 98,993 miles

o/s/f headlamp slight movement

Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,035 miles

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

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

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

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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N890 VBD is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,225 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 N890 VBD, 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 31 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N890 VBD registered?

N890 VBD is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is N890 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N890 VBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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