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P589 CAV

1996 Seat Cordoba Cls

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,445 mi
Last recorded169,445 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls95,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 CAV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Cls
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 169,445 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 169,445 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 158,442 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 158,438 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P589 CAV is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P589 CAV, 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 P589 CAV registered?

P589 CAV is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P589 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P589 CAV shows 4 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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