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R604 NBL

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,337 mi
Last recorded152,337 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 NBL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 152,337 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 152,337 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 143,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lift in both front suspension tops

n/s/r tyre stepping in tread pattern

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 5 Jul 2010 143,258 miles

lift in both front suspension tops

n/s/r tyre stepping in tread pattern

slight play in both rear hub assemblies

Pass 9 Jul 2009 131,331 miles

front top suspension mountings have wear

Fail 8 Jul 2009 131,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front top suspension mountings have wear

Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,807 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 115,807 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 98,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,521 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/side rear tyre has a nail in tread

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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R604 NBL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R604 NBL, 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 R604 NBL registered?

R604 NBL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R604 NBL safe to buy?

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