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N897 YBL

1996 Seat Cordoba Clx

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,486 mi
Last recorded101,486 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx90,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 YBL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Clx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 101,486 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 101,408 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,832 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 75,375 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba Clx?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,298
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Stop lamp not working 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
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N897 YBL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 90,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba Clx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N897 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba Clx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba Clx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N897 YBL registered?

N897 YBL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N897 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 YBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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