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P688 ENH

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 ENH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2013 83,505 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

oil light flashing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,505 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

oil light flashing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 79,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,869 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,791 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,464 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 54,911 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 54,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,031 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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P688 ENH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P688 ENH, 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 P688 ENH registered?

P688 ENH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P688 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P688 ENH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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