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P862 SWP

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,589 mi
Last recorded75,589 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 SWP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers only working on fast speed and not parking correctly

Fail 23 Oct 2010 75,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear fog tell tale on permanantly

wipers only working on fast speed and not parking correctly

Pass 24 Oct 2009 63,980 miles

185/55/15 front and 185/60/15 rear tyre size

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wing damaged

wipers on fast speed and willnot auto stop

Fail 24 Oct 2009 63,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

185/55/15 front and 185/60/15 rear tyre size

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r wing damaged

wipers on fast speed and willnot auto stop

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,999 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 54,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 54,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,673 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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P862 SWP is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SWP, 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 SWP registered?

P862 SWP is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 November 1996.

Is P862 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 SWP shows 9 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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