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R530 HTN

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,297 mi
Last recorded89,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 HTN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 89,297 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 89,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,231 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 77,455 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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R530 HTN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Green 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 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 95,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R530 HTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R530 HTN registered?

R530 HTN is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R530 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 HTN 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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