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R143 CVV

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,382 mi
Last recorded90,382 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 90,382 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 131,268 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 122,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

suspension very low

Pass 6 Aug 2011 122,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

suspension very low

Fail 15 Jul 2011 121,738 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

pin hole in o/s/f c.v. joint boot.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 120,159 miles

n/s/r stop lamp dim

suspension very low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 111,575 miles

multi v belt perished

n/s/f cv boot pinholed

play in n/s/r wheel bearing (will require attention at service)

play o/s/r wheel bearing

power steering belt loose

Pass 2 Jun 2008 91,003 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R143 CVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R143 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 R143 CVV registered?

R143 CVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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