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P708 BFO

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 BFO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,082 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 90,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,893 miles

both parking brake outer cables cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2008 79,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both parking brake outer cables cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P708 BFO is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P708 BFO, 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 P708 BFO registered?

P708 BFO is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P708 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 BFO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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