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P208 YTT

1996 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,579 mi
Last recorded170,579 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 YTT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 170,579 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2009 154,509 miles

brake fluid low in resivior

coolant low in resiviuor

exhaust corrosion

front brake pads look low

hand brake high

Fail 16 May 2009 154,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid low in resivior

coolant low in resiviuor

exhaust corrosion

front brake pads look low

hand brake high

Pass 22 May 2008 132,558 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 132,558 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

*** STRONG ADVISE ** altinator belt in poor condition ribs missing

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corrosion

front numberplate cracked an in poor condition

large amounts of play in both front shox top mounts

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

oil leek

oil low on dipstick

rear numberplate detereating

Pass 26 Apr 2007 110,892 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 99,517 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 99,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P208 YTT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P208 YTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P208 YTT registered?

P208 YTT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P208 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 YTT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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