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R315 GUA

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 GUA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 83,210 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTED AWAY BEHIND C.A.T.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 74,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 73,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 73,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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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R315 GUA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R315 GUA, 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 R315 GUA registered?

R315 GUA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R315 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 GUA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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