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P948 OVV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,184 mi
Last recorded53,184 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 OVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 53,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 50,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,028 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 45,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,204 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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P948 OVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P948 OVV, 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 P948 OVV registered?

P948 OVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P948 OVV safe to buy?

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