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P118 PRJ

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 PRJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,691 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 89,691 miles

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

Advice both rear jacking points slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 86,614 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 86,614 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaurst back box is badly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,874 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 76,780 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 76,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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P118 PRJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P118 PRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P118 PRJ registered?

P118 PRJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P118 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 PRJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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