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P809 UBE

1997 Seat Cordoba S

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,576 mi
Last recorded102,576 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba S91,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 102,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,086 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 84,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?

Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,060
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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P809 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P809 UBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P809 UBE registered?

P809 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P809 UBE safe to buy?

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