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P839 STL

1996 Seat Cordoba Clx

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on7 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx90,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 STL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Clx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2007 75,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 75,739 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2006 52,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked

missfire from engine at idle

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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P839 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P839 STL, 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 P839 STL registered?

P839 STL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba Clx, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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