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P272 WVL

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,523 mi
Last recorded101,523 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 WVL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 101,523 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

noises from rear brakes

Fail 10 Sep 2008 101,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

noises from rear brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 95,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 95,810 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P272 WVL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P272 WVL, 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 P272 WVL registered?

P272 WVL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P272 WVL safe to buy?

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