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P324 VFU

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 120,308 miles

Both front suspension lower arm bushes perished.

O/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread - 175/70x13

Slight exhaust blow to centre exhaust.

Slight lift noted tn both front suspension top mounts.

Slight movement in steering column

Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,208 miles

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

Handbrake travel

both lower arm bushes perished

move ment noted to both top mounts

nearsdie rear brake pipe damp

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre low on tread

slight blow to centre exhaust

slight move ment in steering column

Fail 11 Jan 2009 120,086 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both lower arm bushes perished

move ment noted to both top mounts

nearsdie rear brake pipe damp

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre low on tread

slight blow to centre exhaust

slight move ment in steering column

Pass 18 Jan 2008 116,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long travel on handbrake

offside front inner cv boot

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play top section steering column

Fail 17 Jan 2008 116,327 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long travel on handbrake

offside front inner cv boot

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play top section steering column

Pass 13 Apr 2007 106,731 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 106,731 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside front inner c.v boot split

vacuum pipe broken from servo hose

Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,100 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 98,100 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P324 VFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P324 VFU, 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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P324 VFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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