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R438 EHO

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,587 mi
Last recorded89,587 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 EHO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 89,587 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 89,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 78,045 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2005 78,045 miles

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

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

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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R438 EHO is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R438 EHO, 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

How do I check the history of R438 EHO?

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What year was R438 EHO registered?

R438 EHO is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R438 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 EHO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R438 EHO have outstanding finance?

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