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P520 VHB

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,979 mi
Last recorded114,979 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 VHB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 114,979 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 114,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 106,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 96,288 miles

slight play o/s/f and n/s/f strut top bush"s

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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P520 VHB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P520 VHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P520 VHB?

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What year was P520 VHB registered?

P520 VHB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P520 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 VHB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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