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P880 XCN

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,053 mi
Last recorded89,053 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 XCN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,344 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,253 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,816 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,627 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 62,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,186 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 25,167 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,812 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 293,928 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

all seat belts slightly slow to retract

both floor to sills/ floor pans slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 270,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all welding repairs have been covered in rubberised sealant unable to see welds

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

vehicle is rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 15 Oct 2007 269,319 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

vehicle is rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 30 Oct 2006 242,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both floor to sills/outer sills slightly corroded

parking-brake warning lamp on dash not working

Pass 7 Nov 2005 217,098 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 217,098 miles

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

Nearside 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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P880 XCN is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P880 XCN, 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 P880 XCN registered?

P880 XCN is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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