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R261 LLJ

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,621 mi
Last recorded225,621 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 LLJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 225,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front bolt missing on down pipe

Fail 6 May 2011 225,609 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front bolt missing on down pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2010 222,165 miles

air bag warning light on

damage to n/s/r wing

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s/f indicator fading to white

o/s/r tyre side wall perishing

slight play in n/s steering rack end

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 6 Mar 2010 222,159 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

washers only just provide enough water

Pass 13 Feb 2009 218,097 miles

air bag warning light on

alternator belt tensioning device worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to n/s/r wing

n/s mirror backing cover missing

n/s wiper to long

Pass 2 Feb 2008 214,743 miles

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

O/S/Front wiper poor

Pass 23 Aug 2006 209,178 miles

N/S door mirror trim missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

alt belt idler noise

Pass 27 Sep 2005 201,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R261 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R261 LLJ, 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 R261 LLJ registered?

R261 LLJ is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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