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R307 NDV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,341 mi
Last recorded131,341 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 NDV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 131,341 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 131,260 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 119,418 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,736 miles

parking brake adjustment.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 87,860 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 66,223 miles

Advise both front wiper blades. Rear flexable brake hoses have metal parts (hose retainers) starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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R307 NDV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R307 NDV, 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 R307 NDV registered?

R307 NDV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R307 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 NDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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