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P668 RNV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,642 mi
Last recorded109,642 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,642 miles

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

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

o/s inner cv gaiter split.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 109,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s inner cv gaiter split.

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 102,358 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 25 Feb 2008 92,737 miles

wiper arc marks on windscreen have been polished out but traces remain

Fail 5 Feb 2008 92,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor blow from exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,454 miles

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW

NO LID ON COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE

WIPER HALO MARK ON WINDSCREEN

Fail 12 Jan 2007 86,454 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW

NO LID ON COOLANT EXPANSION BOTTLE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WIPER HALO MARK ON WINDSCREEN

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 76,902 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 76,902 miles

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

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

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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P668 RNV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P668 RNV, 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 P668 RNV registered?

P668 RNV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is P668 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P668 RNV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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