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P247 FPY

1997 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,694 mi
Last recorded136,694 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 FPY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 136,694 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle, and rear wheel arches. (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted at time of test. ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 133,097 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 128,296 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 128,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 123,229 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 111,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 105,345 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 95,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 86,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 81,960 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 78,486 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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P247 FPY is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P247 FPY, 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 P247 FPY registered?

P247 FPY is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P247 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 FPY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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