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P988 HKD

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 HKD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2011 123,321 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,065 miles

Rear number plate poor

Pass 19 Dec 2008 91,505 miles

n/s/rear bumper damaged

rear number plate poor

Fail 19 Dec 2008 91,505 miles

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

n/s/rear bumper damaged

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Jan 2008 80,303 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 80,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,737 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 70,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,211 miles

front nearside and front offside brakes slight bind

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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P988 HKD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P988 HKD, 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 P988 HKD registered?

P988 HKD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P988 HKD safe to buy?

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