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R51 TTR

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 TTR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 154,500 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2011 154,486 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 148,633 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 143,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 134,435 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 134,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2007 116,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 106,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 100,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 100,404 miles

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

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

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

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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R51 TTR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R51 TTR, 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 R51 TTR registered?

R51 TTR is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R51 TTR safe to buy?

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