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P407 EOP

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,832 mi
Last recorded128,832 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 EOP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 128,832 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 117,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 117,579 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 104,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2007 92,739 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,577 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 87,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P407 EOP is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 P407 EOP, 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 P407 EOP registered?

P407 EOP is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P407 EOP safe to buy?

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