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P780 UBE

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,930 mi
Last recorded55,930 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,930 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,464 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 51,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,702 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 47,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P780 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P780 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P780 UBE?

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What year was P780 UBE registered?

P780 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P780 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 UBE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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