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R612 YFU

1997 Seat Cordoba S

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,811 mi
Last recorded108,811 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba S91,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 108,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage on n/s all side

Fail 6 Jun 2008 108,811 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage on n/s all side

Pass 2 May 2007 102,953 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 102,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 8 Apr 2006 92,547 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)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?

Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,060
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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R612 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,707 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R612 YFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R612 YFU registered?

R612 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R612 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 YFU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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