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R558 YFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,899 mi
Last recorded58,899 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,899 miles

both outer sills are cover with plastic covers

condtion of both front suspension top bushes

crossion on both rear flexihose pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2006 554,955 miles

†front (heavy advice) macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

travel in hand brake

Pass 26 Jul 2005 52,174 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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R558 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R558 YFU, 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 R558 YFU?

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What year was R558 YFU registered?

R558 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R558 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 YFU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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