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P716 CFJ

1997 Seat Cordoba Cls

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,232 mi
Last recorded72,232 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 CFJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba Cls
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,895 miles

different size wheels/tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 6 Jun 2008 105,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

different size tyres and wheels fitted front and rear.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 105,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

different size tyres and wheels fitted front and rear.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 135,776 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 May 2006 187,429 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 187,429 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba Cls?

Based on 583 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Registration plate lamp not working 51
Direction indicator incorrect colour 45
Stop lamp not working 44
position lamp(s) not working 42
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P716 CFJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba Cls in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P716 CFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P716 CFJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba Cls, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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