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P841 AKG

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,405 mi
Last recorded138,405 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 AKG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 138,405 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 132,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 113,193 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 113,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 101,227 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 101,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,989 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,989 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,236 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 78,247 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 78,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,014 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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P841 AKG is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P841 AKG, 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 P841 AKG registered?

P841 AKG is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P841 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P841 AKG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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