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P847 VFT

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,191 mi
Last recorded150,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 VFT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 150,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

grease covered over rear and front to rear brake pipes

welding repairs carried out to both floor pans

Pass 28 Jan 2008 136,059 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 136,047 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 123,062 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has very slight roughness

very slight leak on fuel tank filler neck pipe

Pass 2 Dec 2006 123,062 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has very slight roughness

very slight leak on fuel tank filler neck pipe

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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P847 VFT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P847 VFT, 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 P847 VFT registered?

P847 VFT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P847 VFT safe to buy?

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