MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front corner of bumper damaged.
INALANCE IN FRONT BRAKES 23%. REAR BRAKE FLEXY HOSE FERRULES SURFACE CORROSION. SLIGHT PLAY/KNOCK IN LOWER STEERING PINION.
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P862 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P862 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 P862 STL registered?
P862 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P862 STL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P862 STL shows 3 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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