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P573 AJR

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 AJR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 113,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OS front cv boot, evidence of leak but gaiter is secure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,863 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 103,675 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,848 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cables plastic coating split at hanging brkts

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,767 miles

handbrake cables plastic coating split at hanging brkts

Pass 21 Apr 2006 77,723 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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P573 AJR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P573 AJR, 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 P573 AJR registered?

P573 AJR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P573 AJR safe to buy?

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