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P778 UBE

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2007 76,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

airbag warning light on

all indicator bulbs starting to fade

noise from alternator area

offside front lower wishbone bush starting to tear

offside rear tyre tread area starting to crack

oil leaking at corroded oil filter

very slight leak at radiator

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,847 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 72,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

airbag warning light staying on

front and rear indicators starting to fade

nearside rear shock absorber soft

power steering pulley belt loose

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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P778 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P778 UBE, 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 P778 UBE registered?

P778 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P778 UBE safe to buy?

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