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R440 ADV

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,840 mi
Last recorded135,840 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 ADV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 135,840 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 135,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 125,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some free play in h/brake due to cable being held by bulge in outer casing of cable in securing clip

Pass 29 Nov 2005 114,994 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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R440 ADV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R440 ADV, 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 R440 ADV registered?

R440 ADV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R440 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 ADV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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