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P221 PVS

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,158 mi
Last recorded78,158 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 PVS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,791 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,772 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 4 Oct 2010 70,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,033 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,449 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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P221 PVS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P221 PVS, 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 P221 PVS registered?

P221 PVS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P221 PVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 PVS shows 10 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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