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L858 VNJ

1994 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Seat Cordoba90,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 VNJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,616 miles

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear wheel arches.some corrosion in tops of sills.

outer edge of n/s front tyre worn smooth.

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing.corrosion in n/s rear valance.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear wheel arches.some corrosion in tops of sills.

outer edge of n/s front tyre worn smooth.

slight roughness in o/s rear wheel bearing.corrosion in n/s rear valance.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 92,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in both rear wheel arches.slight corrosion in n/s body sill.inner edges of o/s and n/s front tyres worn down.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 92,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in both rear wheel arches.slight corrosion in n/s body sill.inner edges of o/s and n/s front tyres worn down.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,000 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 89,993 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 84,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 80,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,580 miles

slight corrosion in front of o/s outer body sill.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

slight corrosion in front of o/s outer body sill.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 64,602 miles

slight damage to outer walls on n/s front and rear tyres.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,602 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to outer walls on n/s front and rear tyres.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 59,427 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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L858 VNJ is a 1994 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L858 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.

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What year was L858 VNJ registered?

L858 VNJ is a 1994 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L858 VNJ safe to buy?

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