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P385 UFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 104,868 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 97,834 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 97,834 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,582 miles

Advise:long footbrake travel

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 91,573 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 85,928 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 85,928 miles

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

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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P385 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P385 UFU, 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 P385 UFU registered?

P385 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P385 UFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 UFU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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