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P249 VFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,439 mi
Last recorded70,439 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,439 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,281 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,910 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,170 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,967 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,664 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,255 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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P249 VFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P249 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P249 VFU registered?

P249 VFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P249 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 VFU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P249 VFU have outstanding finance?

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