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P716 UBF

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,128 mi
Last recorded123,128 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 UBF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 123,128 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 123,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 111,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 104,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,119 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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P716 UBF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P716 UBF, 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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How do I check the history of P716 UBF?

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What year was P716 UBF registered?

P716 UBF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P716 UBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P716 UBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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