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P170 CAD

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,688 mi
Last recorded132,688 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 CAD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 132,688 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R sill and jacking piont corroded and damaged.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 132,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R sill and jacking piont corroded and damaged.

Play in both rear wheel bearings.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 125,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 118,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,516 miles

corrosion on drivers door sill.

small surface chips on windscreen.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 95,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 84,034 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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P170 CAD is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P170 CAD, 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 P170 CAD registered?

P170 CAD is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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