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R272 LRE

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 LRE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,954 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,467 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 73,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,743 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 67,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 64,926 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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R272 LRE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R272 LRE, 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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How do I check the history of R272 LRE?

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What year was R272 LRE registered?

R272 LRE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R272 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 LRE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R272 LRE have outstanding finance?

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