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P347 VFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,485 mi
Last recorded129,485 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 129,485 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns outer and inner sill welded

os ns rear wheel arch corroded

slight blow from exhast

Fail 18 Sep 2014 129,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns outer and inner sill welded

os ns rear wheel arch corroded

slight blow from exhast

Pass 2 Aug 2013 125,747 miles

serface corrotion to os ns inner outer sills

slight play os ns rear hub

Fail 1 Aug 2013 125,739 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

serface corrotion to os ns inner outer sills

slight play os ns rear hub

Pass 22 Aug 2012 122,772 miles

Front antiroll bar corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering belt loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering column top bush

Steering pulses under load

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 117,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front and rear flexible brake hoses slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 113,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,143 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

hole caused by corrosion in nearside front outer sill

offside rear brake drum backplate damp with fluid, possibly indicating a leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 103,995 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 103,991 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

n/s front flasher slightly faded. Slight movement at top of steering column. some movement at top of both front leg mountings

Fail 15 Aug 2007 100,749 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

baffles loose in centre silencer

Pass 15 Aug 2007 100,749 miles

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

baffles loose in centre silencer

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,191 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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P347 VFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P347 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 P347 VFU registered?

P347 VFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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