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R565 DFB

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,536 mi
Last recorded141,536 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 DFB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 141,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches corroded.

long travel on handbrake.

play in both front suspension top mounts.

slight play n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 128,757 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches rusting

several dents & scratches around vechicle

Fail 30 Sep 2006 128,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

rear wheel arches rusting

several dents & scratches around vehicle

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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R565 DFB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R565 DFB, 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 R565 DFB registered?

R565 DFB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R565 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 DFB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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