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P814 STL

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,996 mi
Last recorded141,996 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 STL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2011 141,996 miles

Nsr outer sill corroded but outwith prescribed area

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 134,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 119,067 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 111,906 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 105,014 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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P814 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P814 STL, 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 P814 STL registered?

P814 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P814 STL safe to buy?

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