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P47 HCC

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,678 mi
Last recorded184,678 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 HCC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 184,678 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 164,596 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 164,596 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 155,769 miles

both front wiper blades splitting

front brake pads wearing down

nearside front wishbone rubber bush cracking

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front wishbone rubber bush cracking

Pass 5 May 2011 142,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 139,383 miles

Front brake hoses perishing.

O/s/f strut damp.

Fail 6 May 2010 139,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake hoses perishing.

O/s/f strut damp.

Pass 14 May 2009 132,322 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 132,322 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn weak

Pass 6 May 2008 123,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 114,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 104,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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P47 HCC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P47 HCC, 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 P47 HCC registered?

P47 HCC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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