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R143 SJH

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,933 mi
Last recorded92,933 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 SJH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate is cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2009 92,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate is cracked

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 84,877 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,446 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 78,473 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R143 SJH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 95,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R143 SJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R143 SJH registered?

R143 SJH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R143 SJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 SJH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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