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T942 JNC

1999 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

88,033 mi
Last recorded88,033 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT942 JNC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 88,033 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)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 15 May 2010 85,180 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)

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

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust emits slight blue smoke during acceleration

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,988 miles

n/s handbrake cable very poor condition

n/s/front side light very dim

o/s reg lamp very dim

Fail 18 Sep 2009 78,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s handbrake cable very poor condition

n/s/front side light very dim

o/s reg lamp very dim

Fail 7 Sep 2009 789,819 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,898 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,981 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 73,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,104 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 68,104 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,354 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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T942 JNC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 T942 JNC, 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 T942 JNC registered?

T942 JNC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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