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P998 MDA

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 MDA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2011 78,962 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,076 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,804 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,769 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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P998 MDA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P998 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 P998 MDA registered?

P998 MDA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P998 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 MDA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P998 MDA have outstanding finance?

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