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P138 OPX

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 OPX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 79,732 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 79,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 67,881 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,267 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 55,267 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2007 54,375 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 54,375 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 53,787 miles

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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P138 OPX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 P138 OPX, 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 P138 OPX registered?

P138 OPX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P138 OPX safe to buy?

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