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R418 FFW

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,396 mi
Last recorded52,396 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 FFW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,396 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 52,396 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,561 miles

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

Front brake pads worn.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes noisey.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 44,695 miles

No plate lights - suspect connection

Rear brakes noisy

Rear tyres worn

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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R418 FFW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R418 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.

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What year was R418 FFW registered?

R418 FFW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R418 FFW safe to buy?

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