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R24 TPX

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 TPX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 135,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 126,076 miles

Gear box/Diff bearings noisy?

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 126,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gear box/Diff bearings noisy?

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 116,857 miles

2 x over head brake light bulbs not working

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 116,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

2 x over head brake light bulbs not working

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 108,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 101,627 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

one center brake light not working

Pass 15 May 2007 101,627 miles

one center brake light not working

Fail 15 May 2006 94,838 miles

both handbrake cable outer split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2006 94,838 miles

both handbrake cable outer split

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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R24 TPX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R24 TPX, 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 R24 TPX registered?

R24 TPX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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