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P254 GNC

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,356 mi
Last recorded72,356 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 GNC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 72,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 143,495 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 143,481 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance on limit

Pass 14 Oct 2004 130,766 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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P254 GNC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P254 GNC, 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

How do I check the history of P254 GNC?

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What year was P254 GNC registered?

P254 GNC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P254 GNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 GNC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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