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P588 GCC

1996 Seat Cordoba Cls

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls95,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 GCC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Cls
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 116,343 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 116,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,373 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 101,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 101,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 91,785 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 91,785 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba Cls?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Registration plate lamp not working 51
Direction indicator incorrect colour 45
Stop lamp not working 44
position lamp(s) not working 42
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P588 GCC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 95,470 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P588 GCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P588 GCC registered?

P588 GCC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P588 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 GCC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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