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P797 NVU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,699 mi
Last recorded57,699 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 NVU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 57,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,559 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,207 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,001 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,001 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P797 NVU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P797 NVU, 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 P797 NVU registered?

P797 NVU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P797 NVU safe to buy?

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