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R242 WVW

1997 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 WVW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,255 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both wheels - strong advisory (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,007 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 95,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 95,002 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 86,533 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 85,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 81,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 80,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyre treads slightly stepped

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,726 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a crack on inner side wall but deep enough to reach structure

offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,684 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 56,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R242 WVW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R242 WVW, 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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R242 WVW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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