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P448 XGE

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,690 mi
Last recorded125,690 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 XGE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 125,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 122,712 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 122,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre feathering

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,418 miles

body corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 119,417 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,227 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 111,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,844 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,362 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 93,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,197 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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P448 XGE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P448 XGE, 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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P448 XGE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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