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P227 CTO

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,934 mi
Last recorded97,934 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 CTO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine breater pipe split

n,s headlight slightly dimmer than off side

Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine breater pipe split

n,s headlight slightly dimmer than off side

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,177 miles

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

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

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,900 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,994 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,540 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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P227 CTO is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P227 CTO, 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 P227 CTO registered?

P227 CTO is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 14 September 1996.

Is P227 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 CTO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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