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P471 CTH

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,663 mi
Last recorded109,663 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 CTH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 109,663 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 109,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 107,984 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 107,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 105,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 104,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 101,683 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 101,677 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,706 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 98,706 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 95,001 miles

Oil leak

small cuts in sidewall of both front tyres

Fail 1 May 2008 95,000 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small cuts in sidewall of both front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,237 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 78,158 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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P471 CTH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P471 CTH, 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 P471 CTH registered?

P471 CTH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P471 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 CTH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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