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P848 VFT

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,086 mi
Last recorded163,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 VFT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 163,086 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 163,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 159,705 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 157,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 155,019 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 155,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 149,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 143,479 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 143,479 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 143,458 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P848 VFT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P848 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 P848 VFT registered?

P848 VFT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P848 VFT safe to buy?

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