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P581 AJR

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,773 mi
Last recorded125,773 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 AJR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2006 125,773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 121,970 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 121,961 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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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P581 AJR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P581 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 P581 AJR registered?

P581 AJR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P581 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 AJR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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