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R251 CVV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,225 mi
Last recorded145,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 145,225 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 140,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 134,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 130,785 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 130,785 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 123,556 miles

front under cover tray is fitted

nearside front head light is cracked

Fail 2 May 2008 123,317 miles

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

front under cover tray is fitted

nearside front head light is cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 105,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 90,984 miles

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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R251 CVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R251 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R251 CVV registered?

R251 CVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R251 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 CVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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