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P979 MDA

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,200 mi
Last recorded121,200 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 MDA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 121,200 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 49,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 153,342 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,120 miles

both front tyres perished on inner side wall

damage to windsreem but not in drivers view ofthe road

Fail 5 Jun 2013 44,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,933 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 38,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,459 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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P979 MDA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P979 MDA, 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 P979 MDA registered?

P979 MDA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P979 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P979 MDA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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