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P627 BLJ

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,606 mi
Last recorded58,606 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 BLJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 58,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,048 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake cables corroding o/s and n/s

n/s r tyre perishing

n/s wiper poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 241,386 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 241,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 33,810 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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P627 BLJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P627 BLJ, 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 P627 BLJ registered?

P627 BLJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P627 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P627 BLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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