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P571 AUJ

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,830 mi
Last recorded41,830 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP571 AUJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 41,830 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,477 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 40,476 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,176 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,277 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 25,419 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 16,065 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,806 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 16 Jul 2007 13,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,730 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 12,730 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 12,055 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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P571 AUJ is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P571 AUJ, 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 P571 AUJ registered?

P571 AUJ is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P571 AUJ safe to buy?

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