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P242 UEE

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,996 mi
Last recorded107,996 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 UEE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2006 107,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 107,996 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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P242 UEE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P242 UEE, 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 P242 UEE registered?

P242 UEE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P242 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 UEE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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