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P997 NRP

1997 Seat Cordoba SX

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,966 mi
Last recorded57,966 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SX86,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 NRP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,966 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 57,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,124 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 52,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,588 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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P997 NRP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 86,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P997 NRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P997 NRP registered?

P997 NRP is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P997 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 NRP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P997 NRP have outstanding finance?

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