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P885 UYS

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2007 78,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

rear brake has a slight imbalance may require adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

rear brake has a slight imbalance may require adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,270 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 69,270 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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P885 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 99,740 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P885 UYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P885 UYS registered?

P885 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P885 UYS safe to buy?

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