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P581 PVF

1997 Seat Cordoba SX

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SX86,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 PVF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 75,009 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s front suspension arm bushes

Fail 17 Dec 2007 75,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s front suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2006 69,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 69,448 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 69,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front top suspension mounts play in bushes

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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P581 PVF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 86,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P581 PVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P581 PVF registered?

P581 PVF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P581 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 PVF shows 6 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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