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P178 CEP

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,914 mi
Last recorded206,914 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 CEP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 206,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 203,005 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 203,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 195,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 187,121 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 187,121 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 173,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,529 miles

front tyres nearing tread limits

pin-hole leak at exhaust catalyst

Fail 19 Aug 2011 59,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front tyres nearing tread limits

pin-hole leak at exhaust catalyst

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,812 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 57,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,780 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,537 miles

both rear tyres have multiple surface cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,756 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 49,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P178 CEP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P178 CEP, 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 P178 CEP registered?

P178 CEP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P178 CEP safe to buy?

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