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P870 FON

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,736 mi
Last recorded69,736 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 FON
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 62,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,221 miles

minor exhaust leak

rear indicator bulbs turning white

some lift in n/s and o/s front top suspension mounts

Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 48,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P870 FON is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P870 FON, 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 P870 FON registered?

P870 FON is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 14 December 1996.

Is P870 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 FON shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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