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P898 RNG

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,135 mi
Last recorded107,135 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 RNG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2009 107,135 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,135 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 84,014 miles

Coolant leak

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing very low to limits and o/s rear tyre wearing low and cuts to cord on tread

n/s rear bump stop broken and o/s rear shock leaking

rattle from exhaust and exhaust rusty in places

rust build up on rear sills

steering column gaitor split

stone chip in front screen

Fail 24 May 2007 84,014 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing very low to limits and o/s rear tyre wearing low and cuts to cord on tread

n/s rear bump stop broken and o/s rear shock leaking

rattle from exhaust and exhaust rusty in places

rust build up on rear sills

steering column gaitor split

stone chip in front screen

Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,105 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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P898 RNG is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P898 RNG, 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 P898 RNG registered?

P898 RNG is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P898 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P898 RNG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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