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P594 GCC

1996 Seat Cordoba Cls

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,661 mi
Last recorded88,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls95,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 GCC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Cls
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2009 88,661 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,127 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 77,127 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 69,908 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 69,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P594 GCC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P594 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 P594 GCC registered?

P594 GCC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Cls, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P594 GCC safe to buy?

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