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R636 UAW

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,035 mi
Last recorded107,035 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 UAW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 107,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/ front tyre low

Fail 5 May 2010 107,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/ front tyre low

Pass 7 May 2009 107,004 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 107,004 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 May 2007 201,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,555 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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R636 UAW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R636 UAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R636 UAW?

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What year was R636 UAW registered?

R636 UAW is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R636 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 UAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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