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T359 THN

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,823 mi
Last recorded62,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT359 THN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2011 62,823 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,299 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 57,299 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,047 miles

advised exhaust centre box weak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,007 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,794 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 31,794 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T359 THN is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T359 THN, 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 T359 THN registered?

T359 THN is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T359 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T359 THN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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