MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front number plate damaged
play in n/s + o/s top suspension mounts
excess travel on parking brake
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P196 HTV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 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 P196 HTV, 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 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P196 HTV registered?
P196 HTV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 June 1997.
Is P196 HTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P196 HTV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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