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T251 OAN

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 OAN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,006 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 106,002 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 102,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers only working on fast speed

Fail 9 Jun 2007 90,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,845 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 60,507 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch stiff in operation

front brakes corroded and worn low

possible wiper switch fault

various rear brake pipes corroded

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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T251 OAN is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T251 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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What year was T251 OAN registered?

T251 OAN is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T251 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T251 OAN 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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