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N797 ODS

1996 Seat Cordoba Clx

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

90,088 mi
Last recorded90,088 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx90,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 ODS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Clx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2007 90,088 miles

Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise corrsion on all coil springs and most steering and supension components

advise rear flexy pipes will have to be the right part and size and secured by clips to pass mot criteria

Fail 19 Sep 2006 97,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba Clx?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,298
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Stop lamp not working 37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
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N797 ODS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 90,477 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 Clx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N797 ODS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba Clx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba Clx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N797 ODS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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