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R288 BNV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,581 mi
Last recorded111,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 BNV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2008 111,581 miles

bearing noise from engine

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm back bushes starting to split

very slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 101,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R288 BNV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R288 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 R288 BNV registered?

R288 BNV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R288 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 BNV shows 2 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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