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N940 OUH

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,533 mi
Last recorded149,533 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 OUH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 149,533 miles

jack damage both n/s and o/s front jack points = engine oil leak = n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm

Fail 17 Dec 2014 149,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

jack damage both front jack points/sill = engine oil leaks = some corrosion/peeling o/s/f floor pan (drain hole) = N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM = both front tyres aprx 4mm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 144,416 miles

O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2MM ADVISE ATTENSION = engine oil leak = exhaust downpipe and CAT seams corroded/peeling slight gas leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 138,397 miles

corrosion in various places

offside front wishbone starting to seperate

oil leakk

Fail 16 Jan 2013 138,138 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion in various places

offside front wishbone starting to seperate

oil leakk

Pass 18 Jan 2012 132,580 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 126,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2010 121,261 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 121,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to make noise

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jan 2009 114,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 108,413 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 99,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 91,029 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

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

Slight binding offside rear brake.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

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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N940 OUH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N940 OUH, 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 N940 OUH registered?

N940 OUH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N940 OUH safe to buy?

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