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R138 CVV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,139 mi
Last recorded104,139 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,139 miles

Both Parking Brake cables outer sleeves in poor condition

Both front seats have wear/play in runners

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake fluid cap in poor condition

Corrosion starting in rear floor and chassis

Drivers door mirror cracked but not affecting view

Exhaust centre rubber touching exhaust and melting

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake actuator not returning fully

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

Rear number plate deteriorated but readable

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in steering lower column

Fail 27 Jul 2010 104,061 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Parking Brake cables outer sleeves in poor condition

Both front seats have wear/play in runners

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Brake fluid cap in poor condition

Corrosion starting in rear floor and chassis

Drivers door mirror cracked but not affecting view

Exhaust centre rubber touching exhaust and melting

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake actuator not returning fully

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

Rear number plate deteriorated but readable

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in steering lower column

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,648 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 97,624 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 92,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R138 CVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R138 CVV, 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 R138 CVV registered?

R138 CVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R138 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 CVV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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