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R36 UYD

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,105 mi
Last recorded76,105 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 UYD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,105 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,344 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air intake tube broken

Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air intake tube broken

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 61,705 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,257 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,270 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 52,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 50,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall but not exposing cord

surface cracking to both rear tyres

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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R36 UYD is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R36 UYD, 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 R36 UYD registered?

R36 UYD is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R36 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 UYD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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