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R343 JHR

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,911 mi
Last recorded246,911 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 JHR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2009 246,911 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 204,084 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 174,622 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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R343 JHR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R343 JHR, 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 R343 JHR registered?

R343 JHR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R343 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 JHR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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