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P186 GML

1996 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 GML
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

play n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,648 miles

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

offside front side light turns on slowly

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,648 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front side light turns on slowly

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,240 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,828 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s rear suspension lower shock absorber bushes wear

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slight wear/play

n/s/f sill slight damage

n/s/r boot floor/chassis corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm/perished

o/s headlamp condensation

o/s/r tyre 3mm/perished

srs lamp not working

steering colulmn play

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 75,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle to rear exhaust rusty/baffles loose

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s & o/s rear suspension lower shock absorber bushes wear

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slight wear/play

n/s/f sill slight damage

n/s/r boot floor/chassis corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm/perished

o/s headlamp condensation

o/s/r indicator fading

o/s/r tyre 3mm/perished

srs lamp not working

steering colulmn play

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,388 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)

both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,785 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2010 62,785 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 58,577 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads approx half worn

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge getting low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,380 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,780 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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P186 GML is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P186 GML, 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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P186 GML is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 December 1996.

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