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P822 STL

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,370 mi
Last recorded135,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 STL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 129,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 129,985 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 125,982 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 121,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil filter leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2010 116,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 111,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 105,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 105,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,370 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 92,633 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 92,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 92,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 92,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 84,859 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 27,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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P822 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P822 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.

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What year was P822 STL registered?

P822 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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