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P329 NVW

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,372 mi
Last recorded114,372 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 NVW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 114,372 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 114,372 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 105,204 miles

offside park brake cable not located in guide tube (brake operation not affected)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,622 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 97,620 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Long parking brake travel

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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P329 NVW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P329 NVW, 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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How do I check the history of P329 NVW?

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What year was P329 NVW registered?

P329 NVW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P329 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P329 NVW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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