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P683 FSR

1996 Seat Cordoba Clx

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx90,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 FSR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Clx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,019 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 86,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 79,586 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 68,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P683 FSR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P683 FSR, 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 P683 FSR registered?

P683 FSR is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P683 FSR safe to buy?

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