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R283 BNV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,159 mi
Last recorded69,159 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 BNV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,159 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 69,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ABS LIGHT WAS ON START OF MOT ;THEN TURNED OFF WHILST ROLLER BRAKE TESTING. RETRIED WORKED CORRECTLY ADVISE CUSTOMER TO CHECK NEAR FUTURE

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,205 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 66,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R283 BNV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R283 BNV, 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 R283 BNV registered?

R283 BNV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R283 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 BNV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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