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P174 FRA

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,793 mi
Last recorded181,793 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 FRA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 181,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 172,093 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 172,093 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 160,551 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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P174 FRA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 95,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P174 FRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P174 FRA registered?

P174 FRA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P174 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 FRA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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