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P978 NKH

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,191 mi
Last recorded90,191 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 NKH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,191 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2009 89,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,929 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

offside handbrake outer cable swollen (corroded)

slight ovality in offside rear brake drum

Fail 28 Mar 2008 80,929 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

offside handbrake outer cable swollen (corroded)

slight ovality in offside rear brake drum

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,814 miles

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

power steering pump,belt slipping

Fail 21 Mar 2007 71,814 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

power steering pump,belt slipping

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,874 miles

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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P978 NKH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P978 NKH, 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 P978 NKH registered?

P978 NKH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P978 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 NKH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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