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P247 VFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,466 mi
Last recorded130,466 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 130,466 miles

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

bothside front top suspension mountings significant amount of play,.marginal pass.

bothside front wiper blade splitting at each end.

bothside rear wheel arch very corroded.

cooling resorvoir empty.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 130,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

bothside front top suspension mountings significant amount of play,.marginal pass.

bothside front wiper blade splitting at each end.

bothside rear wheel arch very corroded.

cooling resorvoir empty.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 119,269 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bothside front top rubber suspension mountings / lot of lifting.

bothside front tyres are on the limit.

engine oil cap is missing.

offside front side light is little dim.

offside rear wheel bearing has small amount of play.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 108,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery is insecure.

Front indicators are showing very pale in colour.

Handbrake has very little reserve travel at lever.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 98,022 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 88,164 miles

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

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 VFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

P247 VFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P247 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 VFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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