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R576 YFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,712 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,889 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,208 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 49,024 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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R576 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R576 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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What year was R576 YFU registered?

R576 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R576 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 YFU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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