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P627 RGF

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,844 mi
Last recorded63,844 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 RGF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,469 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2020 62,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,106 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Body panel slightly loose sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Underneath Component Corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,741 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 56,741 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure both side (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,634 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,554 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 48,554 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,967 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,266 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes crazzed - front brake discs corroded an d pads worn low - front antiroll bar & suspension bushes cracking -

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers smear & judder - rear number plate faded - both rear tyre outer walls badly cracked- oil leak - rear exhaust casing corroded- oil mist by pas pump - rear brakes noisey

Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,918 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 32,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,425 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,125 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,278 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 26,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,840 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 RGF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P627 RGF, 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 RGF registered?

P627 RGF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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