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P428 UDL

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 UDL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,426 miles

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

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,887 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate condition getting poor

Pass 5 Mar 2011 65,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,603 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,635 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn to 2mm in center near side front worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,484 miles

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

offside rear tyre has splitting in tread.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,484 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has splitting in tread.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,370 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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P428 UDL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P428 UDL, 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 P428 UDL registered?

P428 UDL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P428 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 UDL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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