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N143 SFH

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 SFH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 100,561 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 100,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 90,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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N143 SFH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 99,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N143 SFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N143 SFH registered?

N143 SFH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N143 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N143 SFH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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