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R331 WNC

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,623 mi
Last recorded38,623 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 WNC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,623 miles

Both rear tyres have sidewall cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,100 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,250 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,937 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,481 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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R331 WNC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R331 WNC, 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 R331 WNC registered?

R331 WNC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R331 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 WNC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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