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P917 UYS

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

575,856 mi
Last recorded575,856 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 575,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,440 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 47,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,113 miles

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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P917 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P917 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P917 UYS registered?

P917 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P917 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P917 UYS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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