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L839 VNJ

1994 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

142,351 mi
Last recorded142,351 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Seat Cordoba90,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 VNJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2009 142,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

O\S\R OF VEHICLE FLOOR CORRODED THROUGH N/S/R OF SILL CORRODED THROUGH

Fail 6 Feb 2008 140,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 140,413 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 139,415 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 139,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 138,425 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 138,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L839 VNJ is a 1994 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 90,695 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 L839 VNJ, 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 32 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L839 VNJ?

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What year was L839 VNJ registered?

L839 VNJ is a 1994 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L839 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L839 VNJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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