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N155 XBD

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 95,880 miles

ADVISES AS PER PREVIOUS SHEET.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 95,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Boot lid will not shut.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Few panels damaged.

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

Nearside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,419 miles

N/s and O/s Track Rod Ends slightly worn. †All direction indicators slightly discoloured. †O/s/f Tyre on Legal limit. †Spare tyre Defective. †O/s/r and N/s/r Brake hoses slightly deteriorated. †

Fail 16 Jun 2006 84,419 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2006 84,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

spare tyre defective

Brake Fluid low. †Both rear Brake hose ferrules corroded. †

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 73,911 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 73,911 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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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N155 XBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 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 N155 XBD, 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 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N155 XBD registered?

N155 XBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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