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R462 OHN

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

229,405 mi
Last recorded229,405 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 OHN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 229,405 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 227,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 226,522 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 225,344 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 225,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 218,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 208,700 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 201,361 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 193,751 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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R462 OHN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R462 OHN, 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 R462 OHN registered?

R462 OHN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R462 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 OHN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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