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P794 LVT

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,958 mi
Last recorded99,958 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 LVT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 99,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to battery tray

general corrosion to front sub frame and struts

nsf brake hose security

osf grill security

plastic sill covers fitted

rear bumper damage

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2011 99,958 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to battery tray

general corrosion to front sub frame and struts

nsf brake hose security

osf grill security

plastic sill covers fitted

rear bumper damage

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2010 97,052 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,638 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 93,638 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,650 miles

Oil leak

slight play on front top strut mounts

Fail 18 Aug 2008 89,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

slight play on front top strut mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,587 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 82,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 79,368 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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P794 LVT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P794 LVT, 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 P794 LVT registered?

P794 LVT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P794 LVT safe to buy?

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