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N894 YBL

1996 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,429 mi
Last recorded143,429 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 YBL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2009 143,429 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 135,643 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 127,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 116,681 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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N894 YBL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N894 YBL, 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 N894 YBL registered?

N894 YBL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N894 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N894 YBL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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