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R271 XGV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 XGV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 75,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,020 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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R271 XGV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R271 XGV, 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 R271 XGV registered?

R271 XGV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R271 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 XGV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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