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R417 FFW

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,088 mi
Last recorded110,088 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 FFW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,088 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 110,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 100,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 70,081 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 70,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R417 FFW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol 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 R417 FFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R417 FFW registered?

R417 FFW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R417 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 FFW 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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