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N87 JPW

1996 Seat Cordoba Clx

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,709 mi
Last recorded99,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx90,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 JPW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Clx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,709 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 99,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 91,710 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 91,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,087 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,467 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 84,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N87 JPW is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N87 JPW, 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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What year was N87 JPW registered?

N87 JPW is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N87 JPW safe to buy?

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