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R451 GAC

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,183 mi
Last recorded95,183 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 GAC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,183 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 94,271 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 92,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 91,475 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,499 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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R451 GAC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R451 GAC, 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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How do I check the history of R451 GAC?

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What year was R451 GAC registered?

R451 GAC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R451 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 GAC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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