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P296 TEE

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,484 mi
Last recorded99,484 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 TEE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,390 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front and nearside front strut legs upper attachment -slight movement

Fail 6 Sep 2010 95,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front and nearside front strut legs upper attachment -slight movement

Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,783 miles

both front strut top mountings -slight movement

catalyst section of exhaust deteriorating

engine oil leak ( appears to be from oil pressure switch )

Fail 8 Sep 2009 90,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front strut top mountings -slight movement

catalyst section of exhaust deteriorating

engine oil leak ( appears to be from oil pressure switch )

Pass 22 Sep 2008 84,974 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 84,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,760 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 72,467 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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P296 TEE is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P296 TEE, 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 P296 TEE registered?

P296 TEE is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P296 TEE safe to buy?

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