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P536 CAV

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,051 mi
Last recorded102,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 CAV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,051 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,132 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,856 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on the inner edge.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,907 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,907 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,914 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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P536 CAV is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P536 CAV, 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

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What year was P536 CAV registered?

P536 CAV is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P536 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P536 CAV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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