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T136 OAN

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

246,165 mi
Last recorded246,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT136 OAN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2010 246,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid below max

chip in windscreen

middle section of exhaust is in poor condition

n/s front shock leaking slightly

n/s rear tyre has been run flat

oil leak

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 222,643 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges - recommend tracking

slight wear front lower arm bushes

some wear front brake discs

Fail 22 Jul 2009 222,643 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges - recommend tracking

slight wear front lower arm bushes

some wear front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2008 194,850 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 194,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2007 158,418 miles

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

off side rear outter cover of hand brake cable poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2007 158,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

off side rear outter cover of hand brake cable poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2006 134,958 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 134,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T136 OAN is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1999 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,436 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 T136 OAN, 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 27 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T136 OAN is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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