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P897 UYS

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,004 mi
Last recorded92,004 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2007 92,004 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 92,004 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

POWER STEERING BELT SLACK ( ONLY FAULT )

Pass 6 Mar 2006 76,298 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 76,298 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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P897 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Yellow 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 P897 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 P897 UYS registered?

P897 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P897 UYS safe to buy?

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