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P371 LVC

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,056 mi
Last recorded100,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 LVC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,706 miles

both front thres worn on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2014 79,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front thres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,169 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

inner and outer sills weak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,871 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,607 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,350 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,117 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,586 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,506 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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P371 LVC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P371 LVC, 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 P371 LVC registered?

P371 LVC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P371 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P371 LVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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