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R262 NHN

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 NHN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 161,726 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 157,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 157,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 152,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both front and rear due to age (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 147,603 miles

osr wheel bearing slighly rough when rotated

vehicle badly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 147,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

osr slighly rough rotated

vechile badly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 142,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 142,533 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2013 136,790 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 130,517 miles

drivers seat damaged

slight play detected in rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 116,761 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 111,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 97,206 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 97,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 87,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,261 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R262 NHN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R262 NHN, 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 R262 NHN registered?

R262 NHN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R262 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 NHN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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