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P197 JWB

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 JWB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 90,725 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 80,430 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres appear to have been fouling anti-roll bar although clearanceis visible now

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 75,209 miles

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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P197 JWB is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Blue 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 P197 JWB, 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 P197 JWB registered?

P197 JWB is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P197 JWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 JWB 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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