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P918 STL

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 STL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2007 117,043 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Slight corrosion in rear shocker bodies. slight drag in front brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2007 117,043 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Slight corrosion in rear shocker bodies. slight drag in front brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,362 miles

Front No.plate cracked & starting to delaminate. Slight perishing front brake hoses & wishbone rear bushes. N/S/R tyre on legal minimum.

Fail 24 Jul 2006 107,362 miles

Front No.plate cracked & starting to delaminate. Slight perishing front brake hoses & wishbone rear bushes. N/S/R tyre on legal minimum.

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 100,425 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 100,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P918 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P918 STL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P918 STL registered?

P918 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P918 STL safe to buy?

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