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P82 GVU

1996 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,676 mi
Last recorded106,676 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 GVU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 106,676 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,808 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 95,689 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 90,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 90,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2006 85,102 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 85,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 82,169 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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P82 GVU is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P82 GVU, 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 P82 GVU registered?

P82 GVU is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P82 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 GVU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P82 GVU have outstanding finance?

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